Direct answer: To send Morse, keep dash ≈ 3× dot, leave letter and word gaps, and practise with key/tap/light/audio — start slow and prioritise clean spacing over speed.
How to Send Morse Code
Learn the timing ratios — timing page .Send known characters — E/T first, then short words.Use a consistent side — tap, paddle, or the Hold-to-tap control on tools.Flash or tone — flasher and translator Play for feedback.
Reading skill: how to read . Operating codes: CQ , 73 .
Sending Checklist
Element Length Dash stays near 3× dot.
Letter Gap ~3 units — characters must not fuse.
Word Gap ~7 units — or display / in text Morse.
Listen Back Record/play your send and decode it.
Common Mistakes / Lookalikes Sending quality is spacing discipline.
Short Dashes Turns T/M/O into wrong letters.
No Gaps Between Letters Produces undecodable runs.
Speed Contests Too Early Clean slow Morse beats fast broken Morse.
How to read → Timing → Flasher → Learn →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you send Morse code? −
Form correct dit/dah lengths with proper letter and word gaps using key, tap, light, or audio tools.
What is the hardest part of sending? +
Consistent spacing — especially letter gaps.
Can I practise without a radio? +
Yes — browser tap/play/flash tools are enough to learn timing.
When do I add CQ/73? +
After letters are solid — then learn operating abbreviations.
