Two Centuries of Dots and Dashes

Morse code encodes every letter and digit as a pattern of short and long signals — dits and dahs. This morse code translator converts in both directions: type text and get dots and dashes, or paste dots and dashes and decode the message.

The Rhythm Rules

The timing ratios are the language's grammar: a dash lasts three dots, a single gap separates dits within a letter, three gaps separate letters, and seven separate words. Slashes in the text form mark word boundaries.

Still in Use

Beyond hobby radio, Morse survives where electronics are minimal — aviation beacons, emergency signaling, and accessibility devices. Learning a few letters is easy: E is a single dot, T a single dash, S is three dots, O three dashes.