Morse Code Trainer
Type anything and hear it in CW, press keys to play along, or take an ear-training Copy Practice drill.
🎧 Start the Copy Practice drill ↓Copy Practice
Listen and type the character you hear — the classic way to learn to receive code.The chart
Press any key on your keyboard — or tap a tile — to light it up and hear it in CW. Timing uses the PARIS standard; tap Play for the full message.
Frequently asked questions
How do I learn Morse code?
Learn by sound, not by memorizing dots and dashes on paper. Use the Copy Practice drill above to hear one character at a time and type what you hear, and start at a character speed of 15–20 WPM so you never count individual elements. A few minutes a day adds up fast.
What is a good Morse code speed to start at?
Most people learn fastest with the Koch/Farnsworth approach: send each character at ~18–20 WPM but with extra space between characters. That trains your ear to recognize the full sound of a letter instead of counting dits and dahs.
Do you still need Morse code for a ham radio license?
No — the Morse code (CW) requirement was dropped in the US in 2007 and in most countries since. But CW is still hugely popular: it gets through when voice can’t, uses simple low-power gear, and has a devoted following.
What does CQ mean in Morse code?
“CQ” is the universal call meaning “calling any station” — an invitation for anyone to answer. “CQ CQ DE W1ABC K” means “calling anyone, this is W1ABC, over.” Type it into the player above to hear it.
What is the PARIS standard for Morse speed?
The word “PARIS” is the standard reference for words-per-minute timing — it represents the average length of a Morse word. This trainer uses PARIS timing, so 20 WPM here matches 20 WPM on the air.