Easy way to remember
One long signal; hold three dot lengths.
TComplete T
Letter 20 of 26
T in Morse Code (-)
T in Morse code is dash (−), said dah
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1 signals3 units0.18 s at 20 WPM
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International Morse
T
dah
-
One signal, more context
When T is sent on its own
T is normally the letter T. In unambiguous numeric traffic it can stand for a shortened zero. BT is a different joined signal.
What does T mean on the air? →
Source: ARRL traffic procedures
How to tap T
Use TALL as a memory cue. Send dash. Hold each dash for three dot lengths and leave one dot length between signals.
Don’t mix it up with
E
E is dot (·); T is dash (−). Compare the order and number of signals.
M
M is dash dash (− −); T is dash (−). Compare the order and number of signals.
Words and names that start with T
| Word | Morse | Try it |
|---|---|---|
| Tree | - .-. . . | Open in translator → |
| Town | - --- .-- -. | Open in translator → |
| Tara | - .- .-. .- | Open in translator → |
| Tom | - --- -- | Open in translator → |
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Questions people ask
What is T in Morse code?
T is dash (−), said dah
What does T mean on its own?
T is normally the letter T. In unambiguous numeric traffic it can stand for a shortened zero. BT is a different joined signal.
How long does T take to send?
The pattern uses 3 units, including its internal gaps. At 20 WPM that is 0.18 seconds, before the next letter gap.
Which pattern is easy to confuse with T?
Compare E (·) with T (−). Listen for the difference in signal order and length.
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