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In Morse timing, how long is a dah compared with a dit?

Three times as long.

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  1. Exactly the same length
  2. Three times as long ✔
  3. Half as long

Why: A dah lasts three times the duration of a dit, which helps keep the rhythm steady.

Huh, didn't know that: A dah lasts three times the duration of a dit, which helps keep the rhythm steady.

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A dah is a long story, a dit is the short version.
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References

Answer: Three times as long. A dah lasts three times the duration of a dit, which helps keep the rhythm steady.

  1. Morse code en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code
    The duration of a dah is three times the duration of a dit.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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