WAIT in Morse Code

Morse representation

WAIT is written as .-- .- .. -. It contains 4 dots and 4 dashes.

Character breakdown

How to type WAIT

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 “WAIT” as a complete Morse message.
• Identify each letter before listening to the full rhythm.
• Copy and decode WAIT 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.