| |
PD0RZH > MORSE 11.01.21 10:02l 34 Lines 1253 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
BID : 365PD0RZH
Read: GUEST
Subj: Morsecode day 2021
Path: IW8PGT<I3XTY<I0OJJ<GB7CIP<LU4ECL<PI8SNK<PI8CDR<PI8HGL<PI8HGL
Sent: 210111/0713Z @:PI8HGL.#ZH1.NLD.EU Sally 7.2.048 $:365PD0RZH
Morse code is a way to transmit text through a series of signals. Each
character or alphabet in a language is represented by a sequence of dots and
dashes.
SOS
First demonstrated on January 11, 1838 by Alfred Vail and Samuel Morse,
Morse code soon became commonly used by the military and the aviation
industry worldwide.
Until 1999 the distress signal "SOS", or "··· – – – ···" in Morse code, was
used to communicate distress by ships and naval vessels around the world.
Although it does not stand for anything it has been remembered as "Save Our
Souls" or "Save Our Ship".
It was replaced by the Global Maritime Distress Safety System in 1999, but
is still widely recognised as a distress signal today.
How to Celebrate?
Learn Morse code.
Of course, learn how to spell out your name in Morse code.
Don't have time to learn a whole new language? Spend some time on learning
more about the role Morse code has played in society.
Did You Know…
…that the fastest Morse code transmission was achieved by Tarry Turner in
1942? He reached a speed of 35 words per minute.
source: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/learn-your-name-in-morse-
code-day
73 Rob. PD0RZH
(Message sent with Sally 7.2.048)
BBS PD0RZH@PI8HGL.#ZH1.NLD.EU
Read previous mail | Read next mail
| |
