Virtual Morse Key for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffJuly 15, 2015

Morse Code has long since passed its heyday, but its fascination lives on. This program allows users to type text into the computer using the telegraph's old code, by entering long dashes and short dots, which are then transformed into letters. The program presupposes a knowledge of Morse Code, since no dictionary is included. New users likely will have some trouble finding the exact amount of time to pause between clicks in order to separate letters, although this delay sensitivity can be reconfigured. The results can be saved to a text file. We would have liked to see an option to convert text to Morse Code and back, rather than just the one-way feature. However, the program may still be helpful for anyone learning Morse Code who wants some practical experience.

Virtual Morse Key for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: June 21, 2005

Latest update: July 15, 2015

Version: 2.5.39

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

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Total Downloads: 7,170

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

2.6/5

5 User Votes

Virus! Signed-up just to write this review.
boonimajneBMarch 6, 2014
Pros
When you click on the "Morse" button it shows you in dits and dahs what you have submitted in one box, and in the other box it shows the translated version (in English) what you have said ("morsed"). I believe you can shorten/lengthen the setting for it to allow a lengthier/shorter space as needed, though I did not use this for that long and cannot prove if it actually did this.
Cons
Seeing as this software is called "Virtual Morse Key" I expected it to make a morse beep tone when I pressed a button which did not happen. I didn't even check if this software had settings I wanted it off my computer so fast because of all the random things being installed. That is why I said it is a virus, not the hacking kind but the installing junk onto computers kind of virus.
Summary
A little had to use?
echomarkDecember 3, 2009
Pros
Installed easy and nice layout
Cons
I just had a little bit of problem understanding how to use it.
Summary
Maybe I did not understand it or how to use it.
Very little value.
billy84000June 27, 2005
Pros
It does translate dashes and dots to english.
Cons
What value this is to anyone, I have no idea? If it took English as an input and produced morse code, that would be useful.
Summary
The Greatest Microsoft Invention Ever !
CalltorJune 15, 2005
Pros
great program.. <p>really good, <p>i use it all the time, <p>loved it
Cons
Summary
this product is good
fratshiaJune 4, 2005
Pros
this programm is a solid, but have some problems than to others.
Cons
Summary

Developer’s Description

Communicate using Morse signals or learn Morse code.

Virtual Morse Key allows you to type text using Morse signals, by simulating a real Morse key. Full English text support provided, and options for loading other language tables are available. Virtual Morse Key is a great tool for practicing Morse code.

Version 2.5.39 adds multi-language support, PDF user's guide, and language database editor.