what is morse code ?
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Morse code is named after its inventor Samuel F.B. Morse,1791-1872. Morse invented the code (and the electromagnetic telegraph ) in 1836. The code consists of a series of dots and dashes. Each letter of the alphabet and numbers 0 through 9 have individual combinations assigned to them. For example, the letter "E", is a single "." , or "dit" . Making it the easiest letter to learn ! The letter "O" is "- - -" , or "dah dah dah", another fairly easy one to learn. Most are not that easy, but with practice and determination, it can be done. Some people can copy code at speeds of up to 70 words per minute ! Of course that is more the exception than the rule, most ham's copy code in the 10 to 30 word per minute range. Once you get over the learning curve, morse code becomes a second language, you begin to hear "words", not just each individual letter. You begin to recognize the rhythm of the words so you can easily pick them out and follow along with the conversation.
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