Morse alphabet

Example Sentences

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The young engineer had learned his Morse alphabet early in his railroad career, and knew something of the system in vogue along the line.

From Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car by Chapman, Allen

Cyn, who was of course immediately informed about the projected private wire, was delighted with the idea, and began studying the Morse alphabet at once.

From Wired Love A Romance of Dots and Dashes by Thayer, Ella Cheever

There was a local instrument in the office, and one of the operators wrote the Morse alphabet for him, and ever after that he kept pegging away at the key.

From Danger Signals Remarkable, Exciting and Unique Examples of the Bravery, Daring and Stoicism in the Midst of Danger of Train Dispatchers and Railroad Engineers by Hill, John A.

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

The flashes were watched, and were found to be in accordance with the Morse alphabet; and the joyful news was spread that their friends were telegraphing to them.

From Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign by Kingston, William Henry Giles