Morse Code
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Morse code represents text using sequences of dots (·) and dashes (—), developed in the 1830s-1840s for telegraph communication. This encoding system remains relevant for amateur radio, aviation, military communication, emergency signaling, and educational purposes, valued for its simplicity and effectiveness in challenging conditions.
Each letter, number, and punctuation mark has a unique pattern. Letter "E" (most common in English) is a single dot (·), while "T" is a single dash (—). More complex patterns represent less common letters: "Q" is ——·—. Spaces separate letters, and longer spaces separate words.
The famous distress signal "SOS" is ··· ——— ··· (three dots, three dashes, three dots), chosen for its distinctive, easy-to-recognize pattern rather than abbreviating specific words.
Amateur Radio: Ham radio operators worldwide use Morse code (CW - continuous wave) for long-distance communication. Morse signals penetrate noise and interference better than voice, enabling communication when other methods fail.
Emergency Communication: Morse code works with flashlights, mirrors, sound, or any binary signaling method. Simple on-off patterns make it ideal when sophisticated equipment isn't available.
Learning and Puzzles: Educators teach Morse code for historical understanding and pattern recognition. Escape rooms, geocaching, and puzzles incorporate Morse for challenges and hidden messages.
Aviation still uses Morse code identification for navigation beacons (VOR stations), and military forces maintain Morse proficiency for backup communication channels.