Information Theory part 7: Morse Code

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Published on March 2, 2013 7:06:03 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcjgm6ctzAw

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Follows the development of needle telegraphs in Europe which eventually lead to Morse code & key lever designs. During this period there was a focus on increasing the signal rate in order to send more letters per minute. This video focuses on details related to line coding strategies and how time/tempo played a role in information transmission. (1820-1900)

Morse Code Simulator:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/applied-math/informationtheory/info-theory/p/morse-code-exploration

References:
The Worldwide History of Communication (Anton A. Huurdeman)
Distant Writing (http://distantwriting.co.uk/)
Stock Video:
http://archive.org/details/Telegram1956
http://archive.org/details/gov.archives.arc.36813