r/HamRadio is a subreddit with 126k 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 ❓
: "Coming back after 20+ years away"
49 posts
#2
Equipment & Rigs 🛠️
: "Amazon really knows how to hurt a guy..."
33 posts
#3
Antennas & Propagation 📡
: "So I created and antenna ptogram..."
15 posts
#4
Discussion 👨⚖️
: "Y'all need to stop apologizing for using repeaters"
13 posts
#5
News 📰
: "A hobby evolves to meet Gen Zers on their terms"
10 posts
#6
Licensing & Exams 📜
: "Been listening for over 15 years… Passed Tech this weekend!"
9 posts
#7
Homebrew/DIY 🔧
: "My sons Friday night 3D print project"
9 posts
#8
Digital Modes 💻
: "QSSTV-Experimental - SSTV/HAMDRM - Win/Linux/Mac"
6 posts
#9
POTA/SOTA Activations 🏞️
: "Working the world on 100 watts and a wire again! It doesn't have to be complicated."
5 posts
#10
Setup Showcase 📸
: "Think I could take over the tri-state area with this one?"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/HamRadio
Yearly
+25k members(25.4%)
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Last updated: October 23, 2026