Morse Code for 73
73 is amateur-radio shorthand for “best regards,” usually sent at the end of a contact — two digits, not the words seven three. Encoded: −−··· ···−− · about 2.0 seconds at 18 WPM.
−−··· ···−−
Letter-by-letter Morse for 73
Every letter in “73” is shown below with its Morse. There is no word slash because this is a single word.
−−··· ···−−
About “73” in Morse
Encoded it is −−··· ···−− — 1 word, 2 characters (7, 3), 6 dits and 4 dahs, about 2.0 seconds at 18 WPM.
The slowest letter is 7 (−−···, dahdahditditdit). Give it full dah length.
- Morse
- −−··· ···−−
- Dots / dashes
- 6 · / 4 −
- Characters
- 2
- At 18 WPM
- 2.0 seconds
- Longest character
- 7 (−−···)
How to tap “73”
- The pattern is −−··· ···−− (dahdahditditdit, ditditditdahdah). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- “73” is one word of 2 letters (7, 3). Gap letters by about three dits; there is no word slash.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 2.0 seconds. Give 7 (−−···) its full length — it is the slowest character here.
- Press Play to hear 73, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Morse Code for 73 — FAQ
What is the Morse code for 73?
The Morse code for “73” is −−··· ···−−. That uses 7, 3.
How do you tap or flash 73 in Morse?
Match −−··· ···−−: short for each dit, about three times as long for each dah. Press Play on this page, then copy the same timing with a tap, whistle, or flashlight.
How long does 73 take to send?
At 18 WPM, “73” takes about 2.0 seconds. At 12 WPM the same −−··· ···−− pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
Which letter in 73 is hardest in Morse?
7 is the longest character in “73”: −−··· (dahdahditditdit).
Why do people send 73 in Morse?
73 is amateur-radio shorthand for “best regards,” usually sent at the end of a contact — two digits, not the words seven three.
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