249 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (57%).
r/shortwave Traffic & Engagement r/shortwave 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/shortwave Most Active Times When r/shortwave 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/shortwave Flair Performance r/shortwave Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 29 (38.7%) | 14 |
| Discussion | 27 (36.0%) | 8 |
| Recording | 10 (13.3%) | 13 |
| News:antenna: | 5 (6.7%) | 32 |
| Photo | 4 (5.3%) | 49 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/shortwave Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/shortwave
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio | 67 (26.9%) | 12 | 3 |
| utc | 41 (16.5%) | 14 | 3 |
| khz | 33 (13.3%) | 16 | 4 |
| heard | 25 (10.0%) | 17 | 3 |
| shortwave | 20 (8.0%) | 20 | 12 |
| antenna | 16 (6.4%) | 12 | 7 |
| tecsun | 14 (5.6%) | 13 | 10 |
| xhdata | 13 (5.2%) | 13 | 11 |
| wire | 13 (5.2%) | 12 | 3 |
| texas | 12 (4.8%) | 15 | 4 |
r/shortwave Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/shortwave
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 7 |
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 50 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 2 |
r/shortwave Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/shortwave
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Official ATS-909X2+ presentation page
KiwiSDR network portal soon to be restrict to subscribes-only. IA agents to blame.
My daily radio life
Good purchase?
74 years ago today, this beautiful Hallicrafters SX-42 radio came off the assembly line in Chicago. As a teen, my father bought it brand new. When I was a teen, it was given to my by my father. It remains a true family heirloom. Thank you, Dad!
New purchase XHDATA D-219 😃
The reason I am thinking of getting a shortwave is if the crap hits the fan and for some reason cell phones and internet are off and a shortwave might be the only way to get communications from the world. I'm wondering: Is it worth it? Are any stations still reporting news?
SSTV 14230 khz usb
U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Voice of America (Gift Article)
CRI Turkish Broadcast - 6165 kHz, 16:00 UTC received from Azerbaijan
r/shortwave Audience Overlap r/shortwave Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/shortwave FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/shortwave
What's the best time to post on r/shortwave?
Based on posting volume, r/shortwave is most active on Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/shortwave?
r/shortwave averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/shortwave get?
Posts on r/shortwave average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/shortwave get most?
On r/shortwave, most posts are image posts (57%)