HELLO in Morse code
HELLO in Morse code is .... . .-.. .-.. ---. It is one of the best first words to learn, because it uses only a few different letters.
.... . .-.. .-.. ---
Sound plays at about 10 words per minute.
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Letter by letter
| Letter | Code | Rhythm |
|---|---|---|
| H | .... | di-di-di-dit |
| E | . | dit |
| L | .-.. | di-dah-di-dit |
| O | --- | dah-dah-dah |
HELLO uses only four different letters, and L appears twice. H and E are all dots, O is all dashes, and only L mixes the two. That makes it a good word for practicing the switch between dots and dashes.
How radio operators say hello
On the air, Morse code operators rarely send the word HELLO. To call anyone who is listening, they send CQ. A short greeting is often GM (good morning), GA (good afternoon) or GE (good evening), and a conversation usually ends with 73, meaning best regards. HI HI is the Morse code way to laugh.
The short version: HI
If HELLO feels long, start with HI: .... ... It is six dots in a row — the only thing that separates H from I is the pause after the fourth dot.
Try it yourself
Open the tap pad and send HELLO one letter at a time. Watch the signal map: H follows the dots four steps along the top row, while L turns down through A and R.
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