r/HamRadio is a subreddit with 121k 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 🛠️, antennas & propagation 📡, discussion 👨⚖️, and news 📰.
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 ❓
: "Embarrassing, but I'll ask for help anyway...."
67 posts
#2
Equipment & Rigs 🛠️
: "So I blew a bunch of money and bought a radio and antenna"
36 posts
#3
Antennas & Propagation 📡
: "Rainy Day POTA attempted activation"
29 posts
#4
Discussion 👨⚖️
: "Starting my journey with HAM radio"
16 posts
#5
News 📰
: "Family of KY student says deputy seized child’s radios without warrant. They’re suing"
10 posts
#6
Homebrew/DIY 🔧
: "Solved my problem of quickly finding the right SMA adapter"
9 posts
#7
Licensing & Exams 📜
: "Passed the technician exam yesterday… 35/35!!!"
8 posts
#8
CW/Morse Code 🔑
: "Do you have trouble getting past 3 WPM?"
7 posts
#9
Setup Showcase 📸
: "My first setup. Installed it about 3 weeks ago."
4 posts
#10
Announcements 🔊
: "Technician License Quiz is back and updated for the 2026–2030 question pool"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/HamRadio
Yearly
+26k members(26.9%)
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Last updated: August 6, 2026