Morse code

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Chart of the Morse code letters and numerals
Message in morse code
Morse code is still used on ships, using lights


Morse code is named after Samuel Morse, who helped invent it. It is not used as much today as it was in the 19th and 20th centuries, because there are now other types of technology that are easier to use to communicate. However, some people still use Morse code to communicate on amateur radio. Many people do this as a hobby.

The signal for help is S.O.S sent by Morse code. People can send Morse code by flickering lights. This is coded into • • • - - - • • • , as seen on the right.

There are different types of Morse code for some different countries.