Morse Code for V
V in International Morse is ···−, spoken ditditditdah. V is three dits and a dah (the opening of Beethoven’s Fifth) and also Morse for “victory.”
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Letter-by-letter Morse for V
V (Victor) is one Morse character: ···−, spoken ditditditdah.
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About Morse for the letter V
Operators say ditditditdah. The NATO word is Victor.
V 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
- Victor
How to tap V
- The pattern is ···− (ditditditdah). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- V 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 V, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Easy to mix up
V is easy to mix with U (··−). Learn both rhythms so they stay distinct.
Morse Code for V — FAQ
What is the Morse code for V?
The Morse code for the letter V is ···−. Say ditditditdah.
How do you tap or flash V 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 V take to send?
At 18 WPM, the letter V 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 V?
Say ditditditdah and attach the NATO word Victor. V is three dits and a dah (the opening of Beethoven’s Fifth) and also Morse for “victory.”
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