r/HamRadio is a subreddit with 123k 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 🛠️, discussion 👨⚖️, antennas & propagation 📡, 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 ❓
: "What sort of things can I do with this puppy here?"
51 posts
#2
Equipment & Rigs 🛠️
: "Finished Remodeling the shack today & adding a Kenwood TS-870"
25 posts
#3
Discussion 👨⚖️
: "Giving HAM boomers AI image gen was a massive mistake 😭"
18 posts
#4
Antennas & Propagation 📡
: "7 element cubicle quad antenna for 70cm 3D printed."
11 posts
#5
Licensing & Exams 📜
: "Got my license back so I’m on the air!"
11 posts
#6
Homebrew/DIY 🔧
: "Fairly new to the hobby, made myself a reference table with my laser engraver"
9 posts
#7
News 📰
: "This Teen Helped Native American Students Earn Ham Radio Licenses"
9 posts
#8
Digital Modes 💻
: "Got my first FT8 contact ( truSDX, Just OK antenna)"
3 posts
#9
DX Chasing & Contests 🌐
: "I thought I was doing Ham radio right... Then I worked DLØIL/p and realized I'm doing it all wrong."
3 posts
#10
CW/Morse Code 🔑
: "I intercepted this Morse code signal. Can you help me translate it?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/HamRadio
Yearly
+26k members(26.5%)
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Last updated: September 15, 2026