245 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (66%).
r/HamRadio Traffic & Engagement r/HamRadio Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/HamRadio Most Active Times When r/HamRadio Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/HamRadio Flair Performance r/HamRadio Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question/Help ❓ | 82 (34.2%) | 10 |
| Equipment & Rigs 🛠️ | 36 (15.0%) | 16 |
| News 📰 | 27 (11.3%) | 28 |
| Discussion 👨⚖️ | 19 (7.9%) | 65 |
| Antennas & Propagation 📡 | 18 (7.5%) | 33 |
| Licensing & Exams 📜 | 13 (5.4%) | 38 |
| Homebrew/DIY 🔧 | 10 (4.2%) | 18 |
| Setup Showcase 📸 | 10 (4.2%) | 68 |
| Digital Modes 💻 | 6 (2.5%) | 24 |
| DX Chasing & Contests 🌐 | 6 (2.5%) | 19 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/HamRadio Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/HamRadio
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio | 49 (20.0%) | 22 | 19 |
| ham | 34 (13.9%) | 36 | 19 |
| antenna | 24 (9.8%) | 22 | 11 |
| help | 19 (7.8%) | 10 | 11 |
| need | 10 (4.1%) | 8 | 12 |
r/HamRadio Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/HamRadio
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 3 |
r/HamRadio Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/HamRadio
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Giving HAM boomers AI image gen was a massive mistake 😭
Had my first contact today! It went great until it didn't.
Radio on Lone Peak, Montana! 11151 feet ASL!
Poor man setup - can't really afford much at the moment
Spent $8 at the thrift store :-D
I PASSED TECH EXAM! Thanks to spying on this sub.
7 element cubicle quad antenna for 70cm 3D printed.
Just passed my technician exam!
Got first radio today, and charged it! Not licensed yet. What should I do first?!
My kids have toy walkies that tx on 467.125MHz. Am I allowed to talk to them from my handheld, set to low power?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giving HAM boomers AI image gen was a massive mistake 😭 | 602 | 140 | image | Aug 30 |
| Had my first contact today! It went great until it didn't. | 224 | 95 | text | Aug 30 |
| Radio on Lone Peak, Montana! 11151 feet ASL! | 179 | 10 | image | Aug 13 |
| Poor man setup - can't really afford much at the moment | 175 | 36 | image | Aug 1 |
| Spent $8 at the thrift store :-D | 169 | 13 | image | Aug 26 |
| I PASSED TECH EXAM! Thanks to spying on this sub. | 157 | 19 | text | Aug 11 |
| 7 element cubicle quad antenna for 70cm 3D printed. | 156 | 39 | image | Aug 30 |
| Just passed my technician exam! | 153 | 26 | text | Aug 18 |
| Got first radio today, and charged it! Not licensed yet. What should I do first?! | 134 | 186 | image | Aug 12 |
| My kids have toy walkies that tx on 467.125MHz. Am I allowed to talk to them from my handheld, set to low power? | 133 | 109 | text | Aug 23 |
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r/HamRadio FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/HamRadio
What's the best time to post on r/HamRadio?
Based on posting volume, r/HamRadio is most active on Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/HamRadio?
r/HamRadio averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/HamRadio get?
Posts on r/HamRadio average about 24 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/HamRadio get most?
On r/HamRadio, most posts are text posts (66%)