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(Summary adapted from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code Morse wikipedia entry])
(Summary adapted from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code Morse wikipedia entry])


== Why do we need morse ==
== Understanding Morse: Why Bother? ==
It's part of the test that [[Amateur_Radio|Amateur Radio]] people need to do.
It is one of the easiest ways to use a minute amount of bandwidth to send and receive information over long distances.  Consider it to be one of the best 'bang-for-the-buck' communication protocols in existence.  The UK Foundation licence has a practicals requirement that requires people to be able to send and receive a few basic sentences in Morse. (No memorisation required - code is sent/received quite slowly too)


== Who know Morse ==
== Who know Morse ==