r/shortwave is a subreddit with 50k members. They frequently recommend/review radio, receiver, and battery, and the most common flair used is photo, video, discussion, recording, and news:antenna:.
A community dedicated to shortwave radio broadcasters, experimenters, and listeners.
Products Discussed in r/shortwave
Flair Used in r/shortwave
#1
Photo
: "First time post but longtime listener!"
19 posts
#2
Video
: "Catching some radio stations in the Atlantic Ocean"
19 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Serious question. I’m in the Midwest. What’s left to listen to on shortwave, because I’m sick of preachers."
11 posts
#4
Recording
: "Testing new toy: receiving Voice of Korea"
9 posts
#5
News:antenna:
: "It’s 1977 all over again."
7 posts
#6
Broadcast Announcement
: "Experimenting with a modern “longwave service” inspired by vintage broadcast stations"
2 posts
#7
QSL Card(s)
: "A pleasant surprise"
1 post
Member Growth in r/shortwave
Yearly
+13k members(35.7%)
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Last updated: June 8, 2026