Over in Morse Code
--- ...- . .-.
"Over" means "I've finished transmitting — your turn to reply." It's a cornerstone of voice radio procedure, but in Morse there's a parallel worth knowing: CW operators key the prosign K — a single -.- — to invite the other station to transmit. Spelled out, "Over" in Morse is --- ...- . .-. , though on the air that single K usually does the work instead.
Letter-by-Letter Breakdown
| Letter | Morse | Sound (di / dah) |
|---|---|---|
| O | --- | dah-dah-dah |
| V | ...- | di-di-di-dah |
| E | . | dit |
| R | .-. | di-dah-dit |
Spelled out, "Over" runs --- ...- . .-., opening on the three dashes of O, then V (...-, the famous three-dots-dash), a single-dot E, and R. The heavy O start gives it a low opening before it lightens. In CW practice, though, the relevant signal is the prosign K (-.-), a quick dash-dot-dash meaning "go ahead."
How to Send “Over” in Morse Code
On voice radio you say "Over" to hand off; on CW you send K (-.-) at the end of your transmission to invite a reply. Variations like KN (-.-...-) mean "go ahead, specific station only." So "Over" spelled out is mostly for learning — the working equivalent in Morse is that single K, which experienced operators send to pass the conversation along.
Type it
Enter "Over" in any Morse translator to see --- ...- . .-. appear instantly — the fastest way to check the pattern.
Tap it
Tap the rhythm on a hand or table: short taps for dots, longer presses for dashes, with a clear pause between letters.
Blink it
Signal it with your eyes or a subtle nod — quick for a dot, held for a dash — a silent way to pass "Over" across a room.
Flash it
Use a flashlight or phone light: a brief flash is a dot, a long flash is a dash. Press Play above to hear the timing first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Over" in Morse code?+
Spelled out, "Over" in Morse code is --- ...- . .-. , opening on the three dashes of O. In real CW operation, though, operators send the prosign K (-.-) to mean "go ahead, your turn," rather than keying the whole word "over."
What's the Morse equivalent of saying "Over" on the radio?+
It's the prosign K (-.-), sent at the end of a transmission to invite the other station to reply — the CW equivalent of "over." A related prosign, KN, means "go ahead, named station only." So on Morse you key K rather than spelling out "over," which is a voice-procedure word.
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