Morse Code for Yes
YES is three letters and Y is the one that matters: dah-di-dah-dah. E and S are tiny after that long Y. Encoded: −·−− · ··· · about 1.7 seconds at 18 WPM.
−·−− · ···
Letter-by-letter Morse for Yes
Every letter in “Yes” is shown below with its Morse. There is no word slash because this is a single word.
−·−− · ···
About “Yes” in Morse
Encoded it is −·−− · ··· — 1 word, 3 characters (Y, E, S), 5 dits and 3 dahs, about 1.7 seconds at 18 WPM.
The slowest letter is Y (−·−−, dahditdahdah). Give it full dah length.
- Morse
- −·−− · ···
- Dots / dashes
- 5 · / 3 −
- Characters
- 3
- At 18 WPM
- 1.7 seconds
- Longest character
- Y (−·−−)
How to tap “Yes”
- The pattern is −·−− · ··· (dahditdahdah, dit, ditditdit). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- “Yes” is one word of 3 letters (Y, E, S). Gap letters by about three dits; there is no word slash.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 1.7 seconds. Give Y (−·−−) its full length — it is the slowest character here.
- Press Play to hear Yes, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Easy to mix up
In “Yes”, watch Y (−·−−) vs X (−··−); S (···) vs H (····).
Morse Code for Yes — FAQ
What is the Morse code for Yes?
The Morse code for “Yes” is −·−− · ···. That uses Y, E, S.
How do you tap or flash Yes 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 Yes take to send?
At 18 WPM, “Yes” takes about 1.7 seconds. At 12 WPM the same −·−− · ··· pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
Which letter in Yes is hardest in Morse?
Y is the longest character in “Yes”: −·−− (dahditdahdah).
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