187 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/RTLSDR Traffic & Engagement r/RTLSDR Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/RTLSDR Most Active Times When r/RTLSDR 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/RTLSDR Flair Performance r/RTLSDR Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 15 (34.1%) | 9 |
| Software | 8 (18.2%) | 9 |
| Antennas | 7 (15.9%) | 36 |
| DIY Projects/questions | 6 (13.6%) | 10 |
| Hardware | 5 (11.4%) | 8 |
| News/discovery | 3 (6.8%) | 10 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/RTLSDR Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/RTLSDR
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| sdr | 51 (27.3%) | 23 | 11 |
| rtl | 28 (15.0%) | 26 | 11 |
r/RTLSDR Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/RTLSDR
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 0 |
r/RTLSDR Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/RTLSDR
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
RTL-SDR on the Nintendo Switch
The Dragon Labs CR-8, an 8 Channel Coherent SDR Receiver
RF Camera to see wireless signals in real-time
Got this bad boy in the mail
Farabrella
40 turn Helical antenna for hydrogen line radio astronomy at 1420.4MHz
Help with detecting GOES 19
L band ACARS
My first time using RTL SDR!
out of luck with METEOR M2-3&4 satellites
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTL-SDR on the Nintendo Switch | 410 | 14 | image | Jul 3 |
| The Dragon Labs CR-8, an 8 Channel Coherent SDR Receiver | 334 | 35 | image | Jul 13 |
| RF Camera to see wireless signals in real-time | 180 | 16 | image | Jul 8 |
| Got this bad boy in the mail | 152 | 27 | image | Jul 18 |
| Farabrella | 132 | 17 | image | Jul 16 |
| 40 turn Helical antenna for hydrogen line radio astronomy at 1420.4MHz | 105 | 7 | image | Jul 12 |
| Help with detecting GOES 19 | 94 | 26 | image | Jul 22 |
| L band ACARS | 71 | 2 | image | Jul 10 |
| My first time using RTL SDR! | 66 | 23 | image | Jul 16 |
| out of luck with METEOR M2-3&4 satellites | 59 | 35 | image | Jul 3 |
r/RTLSDR Audience Overlap r/RTLSDR Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/RTLSDR FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/RTLSDR
What's the best time to post on r/RTLSDR?
Based on posting volume, r/RTLSDR is most active on Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/RTLSDR?
r/RTLSDR averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/RTLSDR get?
Posts on r/RTLSDR average about 16 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/RTLSDR get most?
On r/RTLSDR, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts