Easy way to remember
A long middle with short signals on both sides.
EAdd a dot to reach E
AAdd a dash to reach A
RComplete R
Letter 18 of 26
R in Morse Code (.-.)
R in Morse code is dot dash dot (· − ·), said di-dah-dit.
Ready when you are.
3 signals7 units0.42 s at 20 WPM
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International Morse
R
di · dah · dit
.-.
One signal, more context
When R is sent on its own
R can acknowledge that a message was received. Receipt is not the same as agreement. AR is a separate joined prosign.
What does R mean on the air? →
Sources: ITU-R M.1172 · ARRL traffic procedures
How to tap R
Use a-ROSE-is as a memory cue. Send dot dash dot. Hold each dash for three dot lengths and leave one dot length between signals.
Don’t mix it up with
G
G is dash dash dot (− − ·); R is dot dash dot (· − ·). Same count; the dash moves from the middle to the front.
S
S is dot dot dot (· · ·); R is dot dash dot (· − ·). Same count; R's middle dot becomes a dash.
Words and names that start with R
| Word | Morse | Try it |
|---|---|---|
| Road | .-. --- .- -.. | Open in translator → |
| Rain | .-. .- .. -. | Open in translator → |
| Rosa | .-. --- ... .- | Open in translator → |
| Ryan | .-. -.-- .- -. | Open in translator → |
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Questions people ask
What is R in Morse code?
R is dot dash dot (· − ·), said di-dah-dit
What does R mean on its own?
R can acknowledge that a message was received. Receipt is not the same as agreement. AR is a separate joined prosign.
How long does R take to send?
The pattern uses 7 units, including its internal gaps. At 20 WPM that is 0.42 seconds, before the next letter gap.
Which pattern is easy to confuse with R?
Compare G (− − ·) with R (· − ·). Listen for the difference in signal order and length.
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