226 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (66%).
r/HamRadio Traffic & Engagement r/HamRadio Traffic & Engagement
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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)
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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 ❓ | 79 (36.9%) | 19 |
| Equipment & Rigs 🛠️ | 40 (18.7%) | 29 |
| Antennas & Propagation 📡 | 19 (8.9%) | 6 |
| Homebrew/DIY 🔧 | 16 (7.5%) | 89 |
| Discussion 👨⚖️ | 16 (7.5%) | 17 |
| News 📰 | 16 (7.5%) | 9 |
| Licensing & Exams 📜 | 14 (6.5%) | 57 |
| Digital Modes 💻 | 7 (3.3%) | 22 |
| CW/Morse Code 🔑 | 4 (1.9%) | 2 |
| Vintage Gear 📻 | 3 (1.4%) | 35 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 41 (18.1%) | 20 | 17 |
| ham | 21 (9.3%) | 20 | 17 |
| help | 17 (7.5%) | 5 | 15 |
| antenna | 16 (7.1%) | 13 | 11 |
| question | 12 (5.3%) | 6 | 13 |
| first | 12 (5.3%) | 47 | 28 |
| looking | 10 (4.4%) | 76 | 31 |
| need | 10 (4.4%) | 4 | 12 |
r/HamRadio Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/HamRadio
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/HamRadio Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/HamRadio
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Fairly new to the hobby, made myself a reference table with my laser engraver
What exactly am I looking at here?
First radio. Excited to learn and get licensed.
IC-705 Bento Box - Self-Contained 50W Field Enclosure
Passed my Technician test today!
Passed my Technician exam yesterday
Passed my Technician and General today!
The biggest piece of bs ever but it works
Finished Remodeling the shack today & adding a Kenwood TS-870
New "transceiver" for friend. Real DIY. ;)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairly new to the hobby, made myself a reference table with my laser engraver | 813 | 86 | image | Sep 1 |
| What exactly am I looking at here? | 654 | 185 | image | Sep 29 |
| First radio. Excited to learn and get licensed. | 276 | 34 | image | Sep 28 |
| IC-705 Bento Box - Self-Contained 50W Field Enclosure | 206 | 25 | image | Sep 9 |
| Passed my Technician test today! | 190 | 20 | text | Sep 19 |
| Passed my Technician exam yesterday | 177 | 23 | text | Sep 28 |
| Passed my Technician and General today! | 174 | 21 | text | Sep 19 |
| The biggest piece of bs ever but it works | 161 | 40 | image | Sep 9 |
| Finished Remodeling the shack today & adding a Kenwood TS-870 | 146 | 5 | image | Sep 10 |
| New "transceiver" for friend. Real DIY. ;) | 141 | 19 | image | Sep 21 |
r/HamRadio Audience Overlap r/HamRadio Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Wednesdays around 3 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 27 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%)