Morse Code for U
U in International Morse is ··−, spoken ditditdah. U is two dits and a dah. Flip it and you get V; stretch the last dah into three and you get 2.
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Letter-by-letter Morse for U
U (Uniform) is one Morse character: ··−, spoken ditditdah.
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About Morse for the letter U
Operators say ditditdah. The NATO word is Uniform.
U is ··− — 3 elements. It mixes 2 dit(s) and 1 dah(s).
- Morse
- ··−
- Dots / dashes
- 2 · / 1 −
- Characters
- 1
- At 18 WPM
- 533 ms
- NATO word
- Uniform
How to tap U
- The pattern is ··− (ditditdah). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- U is a single character, so you only need the tiny gap between its own dits and dahs.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 533 ms. Slow down to 12 WPM if you are still learning the rhythm.
- Press Play to hear U, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Easy to mix up
U is easy to mix with V (···−). Learn both rhythms so they stay distinct.
Morse Code for U — FAQ
What is the Morse code for U?
The Morse code for the letter U is ··−. Say ditditdah.
How do you tap or flash U 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 U take to send?
At 18 WPM, the letter U takes about 533 ms. At 12 WPM the same ··− pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
How do you remember Morse for U?
Say ditditdah and attach the NATO word Uniform. U is two dits and a dah. Flip it and you get V; stretch the last dah into three and you get 2.
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