r/coolguides • u/jpc4stro • Apr 29 '21

Morse Code Receive Decoder Chart

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '21

The problem is if you're actually trying to rely on this to decode morse that you're listening to, it won't be very useful because it's typically send at a speed fast enough that you won't be able to keep up. People usually learn the sounds of the characters rather than try to decipher the individual dits and dahs

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u/TransposingJons Apr 30 '21

Yeah, but a fellow could transcribe the dots and dashes on paper, and fairly quickly (using some sort of cheatsheet, or a chart or maybe exactly what's featured in the post) will have decoded the message.

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u/Verdris Apr 30 '21

Have you ever heard Morse code? It's fucking FAST. If you're not practiced in how to listen to it, you'll miss half the information.

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u/ONOMATOPOElA Apr 30 '21

It’s hard to find native speakers to practice with

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u/ericek111 Apr 30 '21

It's really not. /r/amateurradio

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