I recently came across this iPhone app that generates Morse Code ring tones called…wait for it…Morse Code Ringtone. I’ve used some other methods for generating Morse ring tones but I’ve found this one to be particularly easy to use. The app costs $1.99 so it is quite affordable.
Well, there is one thing that is kind of tricky: actually getting the ring tone onto your iPhone. It appears that Apple has not made this very easy for app programmers, so it is a little tricky to do. The method I found to work is 1) use the app to create the ring tone on the iPhone 2) email it to my computer 3) save it somewhere on the computer 4) import it into iTunes using “File” “Add File to Library”. At this point, the ring tone should appear in iTunes and will be transferred to your iPhone the next time you sync.
After playing around with Morse Code tone and speed, I found that I really liked the sound of a 700 Hz tone sent at 30 wpm. My code speed is a somewhat reliable 15 wpm, so 30 wpm is well above my normal copy speed. Still, I like the sound of this quick burp of CW. I set up these short Morse bursts to indicate various messages:
CQ CQ - default ring tone TXT - text message VM - voice mail MAIL - email message
You can play these ringtones by clicking on the name above, or do a right-click to download them to your PC. Windows Media Player can play these files, but it gave me an error when I tried it. I just clicked through and it worked fine.
But you should really get the app and create some ring tones of your own.
73, Bob K0NR
Bob: Love your website. I came here for Alinco APRS setup info (Thank you for that!!) and I stayed to browse. Your Morse code ringtones are a great idea. I have several unique ringtones set up for my friends and family. My ringtones actually play the caller’s name in Morse. That way, I know who’s calling, especially if it’s my wife. I used fldigi to generate the Morse audio files and then saved them in my Blackberry music folder for later use as ringtones.
Sir, I am trying to download free Morse code ringtones and notification on my android cell phone. Why is this so hard?
Sorry, I don’t use an Android phone… Perhaps someone else can assist.
Bob