r/HamRadio is a subreddit with 125k members. The community frequently discusses radio, antenna, ham, looking for, and ham radio, and they frequently recommend/review handheld radio, ht, and antenna, and the most common flair used is question/help ❓, equipment & rigs 🛠️, licensing & exams 📜, antennas & propagation 📡, and homebrew/diy 🔧.
r/HamRadio is the hub for licensed ham (amateur) radio operators and newcomers interested in ham / amateur radio. Explore non-commercial communication, scientific experimentation, learning, recreation, contesting, public service, and emergency communications. Ask questions, share projects, and discuss radios, antennas, digital modes, repeaters, satellites, licensing, propagation, and others. All experience levels are welcome, from those studying for their first license to advanced operators.
Popular Topics in r/HamRadio
#1
Radio
229 posts
#2
Antenna
57 posts
#3
Ham
43 posts
#4
Looking For
33 posts
#5
Ham Radio
23 posts
#6
Hf
22 posts
#7
License
17 posts
#8
Exam
11 posts
#9
Baofeng
11 posts
#10
Repeater
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/HamRadio
Handheld Radio
99 reviews
#1
Yaesu
4.5★ from 48 reviews
#2
Baofeng
3.8★ from 17 reviews
#3
Anytone
4.2★ from 10 reviews
Ht
25 reviews
#1
Yaesu
4.3★ from 12 reviews
#2
Quansheng
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Anytone
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Antenna
13 reviews
#1
Comet
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Diamond
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
N9TAX
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/HamRadio
#1
Question/Help ❓
: "What’s your best Ham Radio jokes?"
36 posts
#2
Equipment & Rigs 🛠️
: "First radio. Excited to learn and get licensed."
18 posts
#3
Licensing & Exams 📜
: "Passed my Technician test today!"
7 posts
#4
Antennas & Propagation 📡
: "Wanted some feedback on my simple antenna project"
7 posts
#5
Homebrew/DIY 🔧
: "New "transceiver" for friend. Real DIY. ;)"
6 posts
#6
Discussion 👨⚖️
: "Got outed and said I was illegally transmitting"
6 posts
#7
News 📰
: "What happened to the Micro PA50+ HF amps?"
6 posts
#8
Vintage Gear 📻
: "Used/Vintage ham gear for free, Indianapolis region"
2 posts
#9
CW/Morse Code 🔑
: "Anyone Here That Can Transcribe American Morse? Need Opinions Re My App"
2 posts
#10
QSL Cards & Logs ✉️
: "Caught my first sstv QSL on my SDR BLOG V4"
1 post
Member Growth in r/HamRadio
Yearly
+26k members(25.9%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026