Easy way to remember
Alternate long and short twice.
TAdd a dash to reach T
NAdd a dot to reach N
KAdd a dash to reach K
CComplete C
Letter 3 of 26
C in Morse Code (-.-.)
C in Morse code is dash dot dash dot (− · − ·), said dah-di-dah-dit.
Ready when you are.
4 signals11 units0.66 s at 20 WPM
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International Morse
C
dah · di · dah · dit
-.-.
One signal, more context
When C is sent on its own
C can mean affirmative in an operating exchange. As part of a word, it remains the letter C.
What does C mean on the air? →
Sources: ITU-R M.1172 · ARRL traffic procedures
How to tap C
Use COME-and-CALL-me as a memory cue. Send dash dot dash dot. Hold each dash for three dot lengths and leave one dot length between signals.
Don’t mix it up with
B
B is dash dot dot dot (− · · ·); C is dash dot dash dot (− · − ·). Both have four signals; listen for where the dashes fall.
F
F is dot dot dash dot (· · − ·); C is dash dot dash dot (− · − ·). Both have four signals; listen for where the dashes fall.
Words and names that start with C
| Word | Morse | Try it |
|---|---|---|
| Cat | -.-. .- - | Open in translator → |
| Code | -.-. --- -.. . | Open in translator → |
| Clara | -.-. .-.. .- .-. .- | Open in translator → |
| Carlos | -.-. .- .-. .-.. --- ... | Open in translator → |
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Questions people ask
What is C in Morse code?
C is dash dot dash dot (− · − ·), said dah-di-dah-dit.
What does C mean on its own?
C can mean affirmative in an operating exchange. As part of a word, it remains the letter C.
How long does C take to send?
The pattern uses 11 units, including its internal gaps. At 20 WPM that is 0.66 seconds, before the next letter gap.
Which pattern is easy to confuse with C?
Compare B (− · · ·) with C (− · − ·). Listen for the difference in signal order and length.
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