INTERNATIONAL MORSE CODE / WORD
CQ in Morse Code
CQ=
-.-. --.-A general call inviting any station that hears it to respond.
INTERACTIVE SIGNAL
Experience CQ as a Morse signal
CQ
-.-. --.-Choose a signal output, then press Play.
Morse Pattern
CQ is written as -.-. --.-. It contains 3 dots and 5 dashes. The rhythm is long + short + long + short + long + long + short + long.
How to type CQ
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
- Send “CQ” as a complete Morse message.
- Identify each letter before listening to the full rhythm.
- Copy and decode CQ without looking at the answer.
Practice this signal
Listen once, repeat the rhythm, then enter it from memory. Short daily sessions build more reliable recognition than visual memorization alone.
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