r/HamRadio is a subreddit with 117k 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 equipment & rigs 🛠️, question/help ❓, antennas & propagation 📡, news 📰, and discussion 👨⚖️.
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
Equipment & Rigs 🛠️
: "My small green radio collection"
54 posts
#2
Question/Help ❓
: "Is this a Ham radio antenna? It's massive. Drove by this house in Arizona and looked on google street view to get a better look."
29 posts
#3
Antennas & Propagation 📡
: "New wire antenna raised up by carbon fiber telescoping pole"
24 posts
#4
News 📰
: "A group of amateur astronomers has just “heard” a signal from 25 billion kilometers away, confirming that Voyager 1 is still transmitting from the outer reaches of the Solar System"
19 posts
#5
Discussion 👨⚖️
: "I passed my general class exam at hamvention 2026 this is "KE9EAZ/AG""
18 posts
#6
Homebrew/DIY 🔧
: "Wanted to share my PRC-77 at home, AKA FT-891 Field Pack!"
13 posts
#7
Licensing & Exams 📜
: "I passed my technician exam this weekend!!!!"
11 posts
#8
Meme 🃏
: "Well... I mean it's not like they're wrong."
9 posts
#9
DX Chasing & Contests 🌐
: "VHF/UHF Contest Spot : 2000m Grenoble, France"
4 posts
#10
Vintage Gear 📻
: "Old Gear at my deceased Grandpa's house, Wondering if any of it is worth anything?"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/HamRadio
Yearly
+25k members(27.2%)
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Last updated: June 1, 2026