INTERNATIONAL MORSE CODE / LETTER

A in Morse Code

A=.-

A is represented by .- in International Morse Code.

Morse representation

A is written as .-. It contains 1 dot and 1 dash.

Character breakdown

A.-

How to type A

Type .-. A dot lasts one time unit, a dash lasts three, a letter gap lasts three units, and a word gap lasts seven.

Pattern and sound

Use Listen to hear the complete rhythm at 620 Hz. Learn it as one sound pattern instead of counting every mark; this improves recognition at higher speeds.

Examples in context

  • Translate A in a complete message.
  • Listen to A at different speeds.
  • Practice recalling .- without the chart.

Practice this signal

Listen once, repeat the rhythm, then enter it from memory. Short daily sessions build more reliable recognition than visual memorization alone.