What is the alphabet in Morse code?

Morse Code and Phonetic Alphabet Page

Letter Morse NATO
A *- Alfa
B -*** Bravo
C -*-* Charlie
D -** Delta

What is dot dot in Morse code?

If you said the answer to spelling S-O-S was number three, you’re correct. Dot dot dot is the designation for the letter “s” and dash dash dash is the designation for the letter “o”. The number one choice spells m-o-m.

Is Morse code easy?

While learning Morse code isn’t particularly difficult, it does require study and dedication like any other language. Once you’ve learned the meaning of the basic signals, you can begin writing and translating messages of your own.

How long is a dot in Morse code?

1 time unit
There are rules to help people distinguish dots from dashes in Morse code. The length of a dot is 1 time unit. A dash is 3 time units. The space between symbols (dots and dashes) of the same letter is 1 time unit.

What does 73’s mean?

And, of course, 73 is still used by amateur radio operators to mean “best regards”. Making any of these numbers plural (73s, 88s, etc.) is incorrect since they are already plural. 73s would mean best regardses and 88s would mean love and kisseses.

What does V R mean in an email?

Very respectfully
88. V/R – Reader Andee Howard Cui explains that this stands for “Very respectfully.” The phrase has a nice sentiment and it’s rendered less formal by the abbreviation, but I think it’s too obscure.

Who uses Morse code today?

Today, American Morse code is nearly extinct. A few amateur radio users and Civil War re-enactors still keep it alive. Morse code became extremely important in maritime shipping and aviation. Pilots were required to know how to communicate using Morse code up until the 1990s.

What does 73 mean in ham talk?

best regards
73 is an old telegraph code that means “best regards”. 73, as well as 88 (which means “hugs and kisses”) are part of the language of ham radio.