Morse alphabet

Example Sentences

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It is therefore possible with this arrangement, and by the use of the Morse alphabet, to establish an optical communication at a distance.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 508, September 26, 1885 by Various

I was much struck with the simplicity of the Morse alphabet, and with the fact that it could be read by sound.

From Little Masterpieces of Science: Invention and Discovery by Iles, George

“We can learn the Morse alphabet, just the same, can’t we?” demanded her chum.

From The Campfire Girls on Station Island or, The Wireless from the Steam Yacht by Penrose, Margaret

Calmly he seated himself at the instrument and ticked off the inspired words in the dots and dashes of the Morse alphabet.

From Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume II by Morse, Samuel F. B. (Samuel Finley Breese)

The Morse alphabet now in use was devised by a Mr. Vail, who assisted Morse in developing the telegraph.

From The Story of Great Inventions by Burns, Elmer Ellsworth