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Text to Morse
Just type letters, numbers and punctuation into the top box and the Morse code will appear in the bottom box with a "#" if the character cannot be translated. This is not a great tool for learning Morse code as looking at the dots and dashes does not help. Instead, try one of the training tools.
Morse to Text
You can type Morse code into the top box using "." for a dot and "-" or "_" for a dash. Letters are separated by spaces and words by "/". The text translation will appear in the bottom box. If a letter cannot be translated a "#" will appear in the output.
Sound, Light & Vibration
The "Play", "Pause", "Stop" and "Repeat" buttons control the playback. You can choose between hearing the sound, seeing a flashing light, or having your phone vibrate using the "Sound", "Light" and "Vibrate" checkboxes. The "Configure" button reveals advanced options to control the frequency and speed and switch between telegraph and radio sound styles. The flashing light and download buttons do not currently work when in "Telegraph" mode.
What Is Morse Code?
Morse code is a character-encoding scheme that allows operators to send messages using a series of electrical pulses represented as short or long pulses, dots, and dashes.
Who Invented Morse Code?
Samuel F. B. Morse is known to have invented the Morse code.
When Was Morse Code Invented?
Morse code was developed in the 1830s and then improved in the 1840s by Morse's assistant, Alfred Lewis Vail.
When Was Morse Code Patented?
Samuel Morse received a U.S. patent – US1647A – for dot-dash telegraphy signals on June 20, 1840. On the other hand, some sources claim that Samuel Morse received a patent issued by an Ottoman Sultan, Abdulmejid I, for the Morse code. However, according to Cyrus Hamlin's memoirs and The New York Times obituary published on April 3, 1872, Samuel Morse received not a patent but an order of the Ottoman Empire, the Order of Glory, instead.
What Was the First Message Sent by Morse Code?
"What hath God wrought" was the first official message sent by Samuel F.B. Morse on May 24, 1844, to open the Baltimore-Washington telegraph line.
What is Morse Code Used For?
Morse code had extensive usage in the past, especially in the military. Although Morse code has a limited usage area today, it is still being used in aviation, amateur radio activities, and assistive technology (AT).
How to Use Morse Code
Morse code can be used in various ways, such as with pen and paper or with the aid of light and sound. It can even be used with body parts like the eyes or fingers.