[Elecraft] Is CW a Language?

[N2EY at aol.com]

I say Morse Code is a "language form" or "type of language", rather than an 
"encoding method" or "transcribing scheme". Here's why:

Consider written English vs. spoken English vs. "sung" English (songs and 
such, with English words. They're all forms of English, but they're not exactly 
equivalent. They're different forms of the same language, and the communication 
experience for all of them is different and unique. A change of emphasis in 
spoken English, or a change in punctuation, capitalization, or even font in 
written English can make a big difference.

"Morse English" is yet another form, that's all. It's unique because it's 
aural, like spoken or sung English, but is text-based and does not usually use a 
human voice.

And the communication experience for Morse is unique and different from the 
others. 

73 de Jim, N2EY