What is 'Help' in Morse code?

'Help' in Morse code is .... . .-.. .--.. It breaks down into H (....), E (.), L (.-..), and P (.--.).

Is 'HELP' or 'SOS' used in emergencies?

'SOS' (... --- ...) is the universal, standardized distress signal recognized internationally because of its unmistakable continuous pattern. However, 'HELP' (.... . .-.. .--.) is also widely understood.

How do you signal 'Help' with a flashlight?

Flash 4 short bursts for 'H', 1 short burst for 'E', 1 short - 1 long - 2 short for 'L', and 1 short - 2 long - 1 short for 'P'. Maintain clear pauses between letters.

Phrases & Emergency

طلب المساعدة بشفرة مورس — النمط والصوت

Learn how to transmit 'Help' in Morse code through sound, light, or tapping. Understand when to use 'HELP' versus the universal distress signal 'SOS'.

Help

.... . .-.. .--.

....

.-..

.--.

Emergency Standard: SOS vs HELP

While HELP is spelled out letter-by-letter, the universal Morse distress signal is SOS (... --- ...). SOS is sent as a continuous prosign without letter pauses, making it unmistakable over radio static or flashing beacons.

Read the Full SOS Signal Guide