Heads Down in Morse Code

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Letter breakdown

H ····
E ·
A ·
D ··
S ···
D ··
O
W ·
N ·

Quick facts

Total symbols
24 (15 dits + 9 dahs)
Transmission time
~8.2s at 12 WPM · ~4.9s at 20 WPM
Longest letter
O (---) · 11 units
Rare letters
Common alphabet only
Rhythm
dit-heavy (more short signals)
Words
2
Starts with H (....) More words starting with H

Visual Morse Code

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H ....
E .
A .-
D -..
S ...
D -..
O ---
W .--
N -.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is "heads down" in Morse code?

"heads down" in Morse code is written as: .... . .- -.. ... -.. --- .-- -.. Each letter is separated by a space, and each letter maps to a unique combination of dots and dashes.

How do you send "heads down" in Morse code?

To send "heads down" in Morse code, transmit each letter's pattern with a short pause between letters. A dot is a short signal, and a dash is three times longer.

Can I hear "heads down" in Morse code?

Yes! Use the audio player above to listen to "heads down" in Morse code. You can also use our Tools page to generate CW audio at custom speeds and pitch.

What's the easiest way to memorize "heads down" in Morse code?

Break "heads down" into individual letters and learn each pattern separately. Practice with the audio player at slow speed first, then gradually increase the WPM. Most learners memorize one new letter per day using the Koch method.

Words in this phrase

Down

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