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.
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Letter-by-letter Morse for F
F (Foxtrot) is one Morse character: ··−·, spoken ditditdahdit.
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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).
- Morse
- ··−·
- Dots / dashes
- 3 · / 1 −
- Characters
- 1
- At 18 WPM
- 667 ms
- NATO word
- Foxtrot
How to tap F
- The pattern is ··−· (ditditdahdit). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- F is a single character, so you only need the tiny gap between its own dits and dahs.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 667 ms. Slow down to 12 WPM if you are still learning the rhythm.
- 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.
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