Morse Code

Morse Code
1. Morse code is a method of transmitting text information as a series of on-off tones, lights, or clicks that can be understood by a skilled listener or observer without special equipment. Before telephones and cell phones people communicated through the Morse code.
2. Morse code communication is a 160 years old technology, it's still used in some ships and army's.

Morse Code Symbols

Morse code symbols represented by dots and dashes.

Timings and Lengths of the Morse Code

International Morse Code

Morse Code Numbers and Letters Chart

By using international Morse code to convert Alphabet words converted into Morse code

Welcome:   .-- . .-.. -.-. --- -- .

Hyderabad:   .... -.-- -.. . .-. .- -... .- -..

Dots:   -.. --- - ...

Telegraph and Morse Code

1. Electromagnetic device to transmit the Morse code one place to another place using telegraph wires.
2. The signal is 'on' when knob is pressed, and 'off' when it is released. Length and timings of the dots and dashes are entirely controlled by telegraphist.
3. Electromagnetic transmitter to transmit the Morse code. Knob short press for dot and long press for dashes.

Electromagnetic Transmitter

Electromagnetic receiver to receive the Morse code, recording on a paper tape.

Electromagnetic Receiver

Lighthouses and Morse Code

Some lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons that transmit Morse code radio signals. These radio signals, which are distinguished by short light flash(dot) long light flash(dash). Lighthouses use Up To 320 Km Range. 

Light Flashes from Lighthouse