Morse Code for L
L in International Morse is ·−··, spoken ditdahditdit. L is dit-dah-di-dit. Compared with F, the dah sits one seat earlier.
·−··
Letter-by-letter Morse for L
L (Lima) is one Morse character: ·−··, spoken ditdahditdit.
·−··
About Morse for the letter L
Operators say ditdahditdit. The NATO word is Lima.
L 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
- Lima
How to tap L
- The pattern is ·−·· (ditdahditdit). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- L 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 L, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Easy to mix up
L is easy to mix with F (··−·). Learn both rhythms so they stay distinct.
Morse Code for L — FAQ
What is the Morse code for L?
The Morse code for the letter L is ·−··. Say ditdahditdit.
How do you tap or flash L 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 L take to send?
At 18 WPM, the letter L 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 L?
Say ditdahditdit and attach the NATO word Lima. L is dit-dah-di-dit. Compared with F, the dah sits one seat earlier.
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