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Plain-English notes on learning Morse code — timelines that hold up, drills that work, and what we learn shipping a daily-streak Koch coach.

· 6 min · distress · history

SOS in Morse code — what it means, and why it isn't what you think

SOS is · · · — — — · · · sent as one nine-symbol prosign, not three separate letters. Real history, timing, and how to signal it.

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· 8 min · learn · timeline

How long does it take to learn Morse code?

A realistic timeline for learning Morse code in 2026, broken down by goal — recognising letters, copying at conversational speed, and operating a radio.

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