What is Morse code and how is it related to telegraphy?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Telegraph Operator
Morse code is a method of encoding text characters into sequences of dots and dashes, representing letters and numbers. Developed in the 1830s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail, it was primarily used in telegraphy, allowing messages to be transmitted over long distances via electrical signals. This system revolutionized communication, enabling rapid information exchange.