The Boy Scouts of America introduced a Morse Code Interpreter Strip for wear on youth and adult uniforms to designate those who are proficient in Morse Code. It denotes their availability for emergency communications and other types of supporting communication for Scouting and the community.
The patch design (shown above) spells out the word M-O-R-S-E in Morse Code.
According to Scouting Magazine:
The Morse Code interpreter strip designates those who are proficient in Morse Code and denotes their availability for emergency communications and other types of supporting communication for Scouting and the community. Youth and adults may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of Morse Code by:
- Carrying on a five-minute conversation in Morse Code at a speed of at least 5 words per minute.
- Copying correctly a two-minute message sent in Morse Code at a minimum of 5 words per minute. Copying means writing the message down as it is received.
- Sending a 25 word written document in Morse Code at a minimum of 5 words per minute.
These requirements closely match those of other interpreter strips.
Harry Nelson jr says
I am glad you decided to make the Morse code patch ! It will take a lot of hard work.