History:
In 1836, Samuel Morse demonstrated the ability of a telegraph system to transmit information over wires. The information was sent as a series of electrical signals. Short signals are referred to as dits (represented as dots). Long signals are referred to as dahs (represented as dashes). With the advent of radio communications, an international version of Morse code became widely used.
The Cache:
You will need special tools for this geocache. I will provide batteries in the cache, but it is likely that they may be dead by the time you get to the cache. You will need two AA batteries. I also recommend bringing a set of headphones, a pen, and paper.
When you arrive at ground zero, you will find an ammo can with another contained attached to it. The ammo can is locked with a standard combination padlock. Inside the other container is a microcassette recorder with a microcassette. On that microcassette, I have recorded the combination to the padlock. Here is the catch: it is in morse code. Morse code is easy to decipher visually. However, it is much more difficult when listening to it. The microcassette recorder has a speaker, but it may be easier to hear when using headphones.
Please take care to return everything as you found it. Once you are done with the recording, please rewind it and remove the batteries. I don’t want the batteries to corrode in the recorder over time. Fresh batteries are always best.
Try not to get too frustrated and enjoy this cache. They can’t all be easy!
Congratulations to Rocking the Goat on the FTF!