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Morse Code for 8
The digit 8 is −−−··. 8 is three dahs and two dits. Ham operators also use 88 as “love and kisses.”
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Speed18 WPM
Pitch600 Hz
Volume60%
1 chars1 words2 · / 3 −
Letter-by-letter Morse for 8
Digits use five Morse elements. 8 is −−−·· (dahdahdahditdit).
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About Morse for the digit 8
8 sits next to 7 (−−···) and 9 (−−−−·).
Sending 8 at 18 WPM takes about 1.1 seconds (dahdahdahditdit).
- Morse
- −−−··
- Dots / dashes
- 2 · / 3 −
- Characters
- 1
- At 18 WPM
- 1.1 seconds
How to tap 8
- The pattern is −−−·· (dahdahdahditdit). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- 8 is a single character, so you only need the tiny gap between its own dits and dahs.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 1.1 seconds. Slow down to 12 WPM if you are still learning the rhythm.
- Press Play to hear 8, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Morse Code for 8 — FAQ
What is the Morse code for 8?
The Morse code for “8” is −−−··. That uses 8.
How do you tap or flash 8 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 8 take to send?
At 18 WPM, “8” takes about 1.1 seconds. At 12 WPM the same −−−·· pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
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