Morse code translator with audio playback
Same encode/decode engine as the main translator, with the controls biased toward sound: WPM, pitch (Hz), waveform, volume, and loop. Use this when “I need to hear it” is the whole job — not when you only need silent copy-paste.
When to use
Checking how a phrase sounds on air-ish tones; making a slow practice loop; comparing sine vs square sidetone feel; hearing a callsign before a listen session.
When not
Silent decode-only chores can stay on the main translator. Structured lessons belong in the trainer. Microphone “decode from room audio” is not this product.
Assumptions
Playback after user gesture; Farnsworth letter spacing optional; International Morse; no mic capture or AI decode from whistling in v1.
Examples
Input
Text CQ CQ · 18 WPM · 600 Hz sine · loop twice
Result
Hear common practice letters with a clean sidetone
Input
Paste ... --- ... · Play
Result
Confirm it matches the SOS rhythm
Cross-check with the SOS page if you want the dedicated preset.
Input
Square wave vs sine at same pitch
Result
Harsh vs soft — drop volume on laptop speakers for square
How it works
- Type or paste text; Morse updates live (decode path mirrors the main translator).
- Set WPM, pitch, and optional loop / waveform controls.
- Press Play — Stop cuts the oscillator schedule immediately.
Text → Morse timeline → Web Audio schedule · dit ms ≈ 1200 / WPM · dah = 3×dit
Gotchas
- Square waves are harsh on laptop speakers — drop volume or switch to sine.
- Very high WPM will smear on cheap audio paths; trust headphones for >25 WPM practice.
- This page does not record your mic to “AI decode” speech or whistling.
- Browsers block autoplay — Play needs a click after load.
Compare
Same engine, sound-first job
Encode/decode matches the main translator. This page exists for visits where “I need to hear it” is the whole task: WPM, pitch, Play/Stop, loop-minded workflows. Silent paste-and-copy chores can stay on the quieter translator UI.
Listening hygiene
- Many trainers sit near 550–700 Hz — pick a pitch you can stand for an hour.
- Very high WPM smears on cheap speakers; use headphones above ~25 WPM practice.
- This page does not record your microphone or AI-decode whistling.
Common questions
Direct answers — no synonym padding.
Related tools
Practice tool only — not a license exam, not emergency training certification. See Methodology and Terms.