What is the fastest recorded speed of a Morse Code decoder?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Morse Code Decoder
The fastest recorded speed of a Morse Code decoder is 1,200 characters per minute, achieved by a skilled telegrapher. This remarkable speed was demonstrated by the late American telegrapher, William H. McCulloh, in the 1930s. Modern digital decoders can process Morse Code even faster, but human operators remain impressive for their ability to decode in real-time.