100% private · runs in your browser

Morse Code for F

F in International Morse is ··−·, spoken ditditdahdit. F is two dits, a dah, then a dit. Move the dah one seat earlier and you get L.

··−·

Text
Morse code
..-.
lamp
Try:
Speed18 WPM
Pitch600 Hz
Volume60%
1 chars1 words3 · / 1

Letter-by-letter Morse for F

F (Foxtrot) is one Morse character: ··−·, spoken ditditdahdit.

··−·

About Morse for the letter F

Operators say ditditdahdit. The NATO word is Foxtrot.

F is ··−· — 4 elements. It mixes 3 dit(s) and 1 dah(s).

Practice letters in Morse lessons
Morse
··−·
Dots / dashes
3 · / 1 −
Characters
1
At 18 WPM
667 ms
NATO word
Foxtrot

How to tap F

  1. The pattern is ··−· (ditditdahdit). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
  2. F is a single character, so you only need the tiny gap between its own dits and dahs.
  3. At 18 WPM this takes about 667 ms. Slow down to 12 WPM if you are still learning the rhythm.
  4. Press Play to hear F, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.

Easy to mix up

F is easy to mix with L (·−··). Learn both rhythms so they stay distinct.

Morse Code for F — FAQ

What is the Morse code for F?

The Morse code for the letter F is ··−·. Say ditditdahdit.

How do you tap or flash F 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 F take to send?

At 18 WPM, the letter F takes about 667 ms. At 12 WPM the same ··−· pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.

How do you remember Morse for F?

Say ditditdahdit and attach the NATO word Foxtrot. F is two dits, a dah, then a dit. Move the dah one seat earlier and you get L.