Morse Code for A
A in International Morse is ·−, spoken ditdah. A is one of the shortest letters — a dit then a dah — so it shows up constantly in English.
·−
Letter-by-letter Morse for A
A (Alfa) is one Morse character: ·−, spoken ditdah.
·−
About Morse for the letter A
Operators say ditdah. The NATO word is Alfa.
A is ·− — 2 elements. It mixes 1 dit(s) and 1 dah(s).
- Morse
- ·−
- Dots / dashes
- 1 · / 1 −
- Characters
- 1
- At 18 WPM
- 400 ms
- NATO word
- Alfa
How to tap A
- The pattern is ·− (ditdah). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- A is a single character, so you only need the tiny gap between its own dits and dahs.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 400 ms. Slow down to 12 WPM if you are still learning the rhythm.
- Press Play to hear A, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Easy to mix up
A is easy to mix with N (−·). Learn both rhythms so they stay distinct.
Morse Code for A — FAQ
What is the Morse code for A?
The Morse code for the letter A is ·−. Say ditdah.
How do you tap or flash A 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 A take to send?
At 18 WPM, the letter A takes about 400 ms. At 12 WPM the same ·− pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
How do you remember Morse for A?
Say ditdah and attach the NATO word Alfa. A is one of the shortest letters — a dit then a dah — so it shows up constantly in English.
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