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What does the Farnsworth method do when teaching Morse?

Sends letters fast but stretches gaps.

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  1. Sends only numbers
  2. Removes all gaps
  3. Sends letters fast but stretches gaps ✔

Why: Farnsworth sends characters at full speed but lengthens gaps, giving learners thinking time.

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Farnsworth gives your brain room to breathe.
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Answer: Sends letters fast but stretches gaps. Farnsworth sends characters at full speed but lengthens gaps, giving learners thinking time.

  1. Morse code en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code
    the intercharacter and interword gaps may be lengthened
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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