− ···· ·− −· −·− ···
"Thanks" in Morse code is − ···· ·− −· −·− ···.
Leave a short gap between letters. In writing, the letters are separated by a space. At standard timing a dot lasts one unit, a dash three units, the gap inside a letter one unit, the gap between letters three units and the gap between words seven. "Thanks" takes 49 units, about 2.9 seconds at a speed of 20 words per minute.
Meaning: Morse code for "Thanks" (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
Letter by letter: T is −, H is ····, A is ·−, N is −·, K is −·− and S is ···.
How do you pronounce it?
dah di-di-di-dit di-dah dah-dit dah-di-dah di-di-dit
What mistakes should you avoid?
Keep the gaps between letters. Without them, H ···· can be read as E and S · ···, which changes the message.
When do people say it?
Operators shorten common replies: R means "received", TU means "thank you" and FB means "fine business", or "great".
Did you know?
- Morse code can be sent with anything that turns on and off: a flashlight, a ship's signal lamp, a tapping finger or a blinking eye.
- Experienced operators hear whole words as rhythms instead of counting dots and dashes, the way a reader sees words instead of letters.
