Question 1

What is Morse code?

Accepted Answer

Morse code is a method of telecommunication that encodes text characters as standardized sequences of two signal durations: dots (short) and dashes (long). It was invented by Samuel Morse in 1836.

Question 2

How does this Morse code translator work?

Accepted Answer

Type or paste text to convert it to Morse code, or paste Morse code (dots and dashes) to decode it back to text. You can also play the audio to hear the Morse code.

Question 3

What is the Morse code for SOS?

Accepted Answer

SOS in Morse code is ··· —·· ··· (three dots, three dashes, three dots). This is the international distress signal.

Question 4

Can I play Morse code audio?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Click the Play Audio button to hear the Morse code. Dots are short beeps and dashes are longer beeps, with spacing between letters and words.

Question 5

What characters does Morse code support?

Accepted Answer

Standard Morse code covers all 26 letters (A-Z), digits (0-9), and common punctuation marks like period, comma, question mark, and slash.

Question 6

How are dots and dashes represented in text?

Accepted Answer

Common representations use period (.) for dot and hyphen (-) for dash, separated by spaces between letters and slashes (/) between words.

Question 7

What is the standard speed for Morse code?

Accepted Answer

Standard Morse code speed is measured in words per minute (WPM). 'PARIS' is used as the standard word for calibration. Beginners typically start at 5-10 WPM, while experienced operators can reach 20-30+ WPM.

Question 8

Is Morse code still used today?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Morse code is still used in aviation, maritime communication, amateur radio, and emergency signaling. It's also popular among hobbyists and as an accessibility tool.

Morse Code Translator

Output

Morse Code Reference Chart

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