INTERNATIONAL MORSE CODE / WORD
NORTH in Morse Code
-. --- .-. - ....The compass direction opposite south.
INTERACTIVE SIGNAL
Experience NORTH as a Morse signal
-. --- .-. - ....Choose a signal output, then press Play.
Morse Pattern
NORTH is written as -. --- .-. - ..... It contains 7 dots and 6 dashes. The rhythm is long + short + long + long + long + short + long + short + long + short + short + short + short.
How to type NORTH
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.
Usage examples
- NORTH can be sent as a standalone word or as part of a longer message.
- Ordinary meaning: The compass direction opposite south.
- Use a three-unit gap between letters and a seven-unit gap before the next word.
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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