r/HamRadio is a subreddit with 122k 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 📡, news 📰, and licensing & exams 📜.
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 ❓
: "My kids have toy walkies that tx on 467.125MHz. Am I allowed to talk to them from my handheld, set to low power?"
68 posts
#2
Equipment & Rigs 🛠️
: "Poor man setup - can't really afford much at the moment"
28 posts
#3
Antennas & Propagation 📡
: "Father passed away (W7RH) - off grid ham radio site for sale..."
22 posts
#4
News 📰
: "Family of KY student says deputy seized child’s radios without warrant. They’re suing"
21 posts
#5
Licensing & Exams 📜
: "Just passed my technician exam!"
13 posts
#6
Discussion 👨⚖️
: "Passed my Technician License today"
11 posts
#7
Homebrew/DIY 🔧
: "My first DX Technician Contact on 10m with homemade dipole!"
8 posts
#8
Setup Showcase 📸
: "Radio on Lone Peak, Montana! 11151 feet ASL!"
6 posts
#9
CW/Morse Code 🔑
: "Do you have trouble getting past 3 WPM?"
5 posts
#10
Digital Modes 💻
: "Made an FT8 contact from California to South Korea with 9W!"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/HamRadio
Yearly
+26k members(26.9%)
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Last updated: August 25, 2026