Morse code was invented by American inventor Samuel Morse and his assistant Alfred Vail during the period of 1837–1844. This system enabled them to transmit messages over long distances by means of ...

The language of dots and dashes has been the lingua franca of amateur radio, a vibrant community of technology buffs and hobbyists who have provided a communications lifeline in emergencies and ...

We talk about Morse code, named after its inventor, Samuel Morse. However, maybe we should call it Vail code after Alfred Vail, who may be its real inventor. Haven’t heard of him? You aren’t alone.