For a long time, a Morse code proficiency was required to obtain an amateur radio license in many jurisdictions around the world, which was a much higher bar of entry than most new hams have to pass.

Morse code might seem obsolete but for situations with extremely limited bandwidth it’s often still the best communications option available. The code requires a fair amount of training to use ...

With the exception of non-Class A LPTV and translator licensees that use Morse code to identify their transmitters, broadcasters have little use for the code. Many readers, however, are amateur radio ...