📻 Radio Emoji Meaning

Published 25 november 2025 | By Wolter Hej

Emoji	Name	Meaning	Category	Codepoint	Shortcodes
📻	Radio	Represents a music or talk radio device	Objects	U+1F4FB	:radio:

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Meaning

The 📻 emoji depicts a portable radio, symbolizing audio communication, music broadcasts, or news transmission.

Common Uses

Referring to listening to music or radio shows
Discussing audio devices or vintage technology
Indicating radio stations or broadcasts
Symbolizing communication or news updates
Expressing nostalgia for older media formats

Examples

Let's tune in to the 📻 tonight.

Enjoying some classic hits on the 📻.

Turn on the 📻 for the latest news.

Related Emojis

📱 Mobile Phone: Modern communication device versus traditional radio.
🎙️ Studio Microphone: Represents audio recording, unlike the radio’s broadcast focus.
📺 Television: Visual media device different from audio-only radio.
🎧 Headphone: Personal audio listening equipment, contrasting with broadcast devices.

Technical Notes

Codepoint: U+1F4FB. Introduced around Unicode 6.0 (2010). Appearance varies by platform, usually showing a vintage-style radio. No skin tone or gender variants.

FAQ

What does the 📻 emoji mean?
A symbol for a radio device used to receive or broadcast audio content.

How is the 📻 emoji used?
Commonly to indicate listening to music, radio shows, or discussing media devices.

Does the meaning of the 📻 emoji change by context?
It generally relates to audio communication but can suggest nostalgia or vintage tech depending on context.