Honesty Is The Best Policy in Morse Code

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Letter breakdown

H ····
O −−−
N −·
E ·
S ···
T −
Y −·−−
I ··
S ···
T −
H ····
E ·
B −···
E ·
S ···
T −
P ·−−·
O −−−
L ·−··
I ··
C −·−·
Y −·−−

Quick facts

Total symbols
59 (37 dits + 22 dahs)
Transmission time
~20.7s at 12 WPM · ~12.4s at 20 WPM
Longest letter
Y (-.--) · 13 units
Rare letters
Common alphabet only
Rhythm
dit-heavy (more short signals)
Words
5
Starts with H (....) More words starting with H

Visual Morse Code

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H ....
O ---
N -.
E .
S ...
T -
Y -.--
I ..
S ...
T -
H ....
E .
B -...
E .
S ...
T -
P .--.
O ---
L .-..
I ..
C -.-.
Y -.--

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is "honesty is the best policy" in Morse code?

"honesty is the best policy" 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 "honesty is the best policy" in Morse code?

To send "honesty is the best policy" 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 "honesty is the best policy" in Morse code?

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

How fast can you transmit "honesty is the best policy" in Morse code?

At a standard 12 WPM, "honesty is the best policy" takes about 20.7 seconds to send. At a faster 20 WPM (typical amateur radio speed), it transmits in roughly 12.4 seconds. Use the audio player above to hear the exact timing.

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