Number 7
What is 7 in Morse Code?
The Morse code for 7 is --....
7--...
Breakdown
7 consists of dash, dash, dot, dot, dot — 3 dots and 2 dashes. Like every number, it uses exactly five signals.
Timing Structure
- · Dot: about 1 time unit
- · Dash: about 3 time units
- · 7 takes 13 units in total: 3 dots (3 units) + 4 gaps (4 units) + 2 dashes (6 units)
Memory Trick
"dah-dah-di-di-dit" — two long dashes then three dots.
Example Words
- 70 --... -----70 cm is the most popular UHF amateur radio band.
- 73 --... ...--73 is radio shorthand for best regards.
Similar Characters
- 3 (...--)Mirror images: two dashes + three dots vs three dots + two dashes.
Practice This Character
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