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A long signal steps down to a short one.
TAdd a dash to reach T
NComplete N
Letter 14 of 26
N in Morse Code (-.)
N in Morse code is dash dot (− ·), said dah-dit
Ready when you are.
2 signals5 units0.30 s at 20 WPM
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International Morse
N
dah · dit
-.
One signal, more context
When N is sent on its own
N is normally the letter N. Any abbreviation depends on the operating context.
What does N mean on the air? →
Sources: ITU-R M.1172 · ARRL traffic procedures
How to tap N
Use NO-on as a memory cue. Send dash dot. Hold each dash for three dot lengths and leave one dot length between signals.
Don’t mix it up with
A
A is dot dash (· −); N is dash dot (− ·). It reverses the signal order.
I
I is dot dot (· ·); N is dash dot (− ·). Compare the order and number of signals.
Words and names that start with N
| Word | Morse | Try it |
|---|---|---|
| North | -. --- .-. - .... | Open in translator → |
| Nest | -. . ... - | Open in translator → |
| Nora | -. --- .-. .- | Open in translator → |
| Noah | -. --- .- .... | Open in translator → |
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Questions people ask
What is N in Morse code?
N is dash dot (− ·), said dah-dit
What does N mean on its own?
N is normally the letter N. Any abbreviation depends on the operating context.
How long does N take to send?
The pattern uses 5 units, including its internal gaps. At 20 WPM that is 0.30 seconds, before the next letter gap.
Which pattern is easy to confuse with N?
Compare A (· −) with N (− ·). Listen for the difference in signal order and length.
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