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Morse Code Translation and Audio Synthesis: Principles and Guide
August 15, 2026 · DevTools
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Morse Code Translation and Audio Synthesis: Principles and Guide
International Morse Code represents text as sequences of short signals (dots .) and long signals (dashes -).
Translate and listen to Morse code in real-time with the Morse Code Translator.
Standard Timing Rules
- Unit of Time: The length of a dot (
.) is 1 unit. - Dash length: A dash (
-) is equal to 3 units. - Space between parts of same letter: 1 unit.
- Space between letters: 3 units.
- Space between words: 7 units.
Famous Morse Sequences
- SOS (Distress Signal):
... --- ... - CQ (Calling any station):
-.-. --.-
Test bidirectional text-to-Morse and audio playback in the Morse Code Translator.