What a Small-Town GMRS Repeater Tells Us About Real Preparedness
See how a small-town GMRS repeater works and why local radio matters when phones fail. Practical guidance for families.
Ham Radio 360
The Other Ham Radio Podcast 2014-2018
Exploring the Hobby in Every Direction!
Ham Radio 360 was a bi-weekly Amateur Radio Podcast created for the “New Guy”. Hosted by Caleb Nelson, K4CDN, the show chronicled his journey with over 3 and a half years of interviews and projects for all things Ham Radio. The show ran from 2014-2018.
Ham Radio 360: ARES responds to the Joplin Tornado-a look back with AC0HA
In times of natural disasters, communication is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of af...
Ham Radio 360: Field Day-Solar, Battery & More
Field Day 2014! In Episode 2 of the Fo Time Podcast, sponsored by MTC Radio, Jeremy KF7IJZ joins u...
Ham Radio 360: Man-Pack / Mil-Pack Rigs and Operations-a crash course
In this installment of our podcast, we explore the topic of Man Pack and Mil Pack Operations with H...
A Video look back at our Audio Adventures...
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Before You Buy Anything
Before You Buy Anything is a short, direct guide for the head of household facing uncertainty, not a gear manual or a forecast of collapse. ...
Before the Phones Go Quiet: A Simple Family Communications Plan That Actually Gets Used
Phones fail not for lack of technology but because families haven’t pre-decided what to do. This brief presents a simple, one-page family co...
Compare Popular Long Range 2-Way Radios for Families
Cell networks down? Families need a practical, ready-to-use radio plan, not gear hype. This guide compares five usable long-range options—HA...
How Families Decide on a Radio System Before Looking at Specific Models
Chasing the longest-range radio often fails because compatibility matters more than power. The post shows that families succeed when they ag...
The Radio Resources That Help Families Build a Real Plan — Even If You’ve Never Touched a Radio Before
Most families realize radios alone won’t keep them connected during emergencies, because the gap is lack of context and routine—not the gear...
Ham Radio: The Test
Ham Radio: The Test argues that the moment of hesitation in amateur radio isn’t gear or cost, but the test itself—an essential handoff that ...
When the Phones Go Quiet, Most Families Don’t Panic — They Guess
When phones go quiet, panic isn’t the first problem—confusion is, as families realize they never agreed on how to communicate when the usual...
Why I Started the Ham Radio Journey
Why I Started the Ham Radio Journey explains that Prep Comms aims to build a library of understanding around communication, not just gear, a...
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HamRadio 360: where it all began
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Cale Nelson - K4CDN
Having spent nearly ten years in FM radio, Cale made a daring leap into podcasting. The "Fo Time Podcast" was born in 2014, a spontaneous decision that would change his trajectory. Cale, a fresh Ham Radio Operator with a thirst for knowledge, sought answers within the realm of podcasting dedicated to his hobby. Episode #50 marked a significant shift, birthing the "HamRadio 360" show under a new identity. As Cale soared to prominence in the industry, he also ventured into launching other related programs over time. Although Cale had to bid farewell to the HamRadio 360 show in 2018 due to familial responsibilities, its legacy endures as one of the era's most captivating and beloved shows.
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Ham Radio-Technician Privileges: What You Actually Get to Do
A lot of people treat the Technician license like it's a learner's permit. It isn't. In this ep...
Ham Radio: The Test..........
Ham radio testing is where a lot of people stall. Not because it's hard. Not because it's unfai...
Ham Radio: Why I Started the Journey
Ham Radio: Why I Started the Journey (and Where "Ham" Came From) Ham radio didn't start as a ho...
Ham Radio, the Last Act
Ham radio usually comes up at the end of the conversation about communications. Not first, and ...
GMRS Series #7 — Family Communication Routines, Check-Ins, and What Silence Really Means
Most families don't lose communication because radios fail. They lose it because there's no rou...
GMRS Series #7 — How Families Actually Communicate on GMRS (and How to Keep It Calm)
Most families don't lose communication because the radio fails. They lose it because stress cha...
How to Actually Use GMRS as a Family
Most families buy GMRS radios… then realize no one actually knows how to use them when the phon...
GMRS #4: So Many Channels…
Most new GMRS users hit the same wall: thirty channels on the screen, all looking equal… but th...
Prep Comms 2025 Christmas & Black Friday Special
Prep Comms 2025 Christmas & Black Friday Special Host: Caleb Nelson, K4CDN – Show Bonus: Fa...
GMRS #4: Now That You've Got the Radios
This week's Prep Comms Podcast digs into the real part of GMRS—how to use it day-to-day. No hyp...
GMRS #3 — Field Reports & Real-World Lessons
This week, we're hearing from you — real operators in real situations. From Hurricane Helene re...
GMRS: What can it Really Do?
In this episode, Caleb Nelson (K4CDN | WRBR237) breaks down what GMRS can really do—and what it...
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A lot of people treat the Technician license like it's a learner's permit. It isn't. ...
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Ham radio testing is where a lot of people stall. Not because it's hard. Not because ...
Ham Radio: Why I Started the Journey
Ham Radio: Why I Started the Journey (and Where "Ham" Came From) Ham radio didn't sta...
Ham Radio, the Last Act
Ham radio usually comes up at the end of the conversation about communications. Not f...
GMRS Series #7 — Family Communication Routines, Check-Ins, and What Silence Really Means
Most families don't lose communication because radios fail. They lose it because ther...
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Ham Radio 360
The Other Ham Radio Podcast 2014-2018
Exploring the Hobby in Every Direction!
Ham Radio 360 was a bi-weekly Amateur Radio Podcast created for the “New Guy”. Hosted by Caleb Nelson, K4CDN, the show chronicled his journey with over 3 and a half years of interviews and projects for all things Ham Radio. The show ran from 2014-2018.
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Ham Radio-Technician Privileges: What You Actually Get to Do
A lot of people treat the Technician license like it's a learner's permit. It isn't. In this ep...
Ham Radio: The Test..........
Ham radio testing is where a lot of people stall. Not because it's hard. Not because it's unfai...
Ham Radio: Why I Started the Journey
Ham Radio: Why I Started the Journey (and Where "Ham" Came From) Ham radio didn't start as a ho...
Ham Radio, the Last Act
Ham radio usually comes up at the end of the conversation about communications. Not first, and ...
What Our Listeners Say
People don't just listen to our podcast, they LOVE it.
Apple Podcasts
The best thing to happen to 2024
Glad to hear Cale back on the air waves! He could be talking about Tupperware, and I’d still be here.
Apple Podcasts
Inspirational and Raw in all the best ways!
Caleb and Carla speak with truth, grace and humor, constantly bringing the lessons they’ve learned in life back to what is written in the Word of God. Their Godly marriage is inspiring and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to learn from them through this podcast!
Apple Podcasts
Raise my hands…
These two peas in a podcast make me want to raise my hands + worship! Real, Raw, Reality, Refreshing.
Apple Podcasts
Beautiful
What a beautiful message. Single or married you will grow from these podcasts! Carla and Caleb really help you navigate in this world. Thank you guys!
Ham Radio 360 - The Other Ham Radio Podcast
Ham Radio 360
The Other Ham Radio Podcast 2014-2018
Exploring the Hobby in Every Direction!
Ham Radio 360 was a bi-weekly Amateur Radio Podcast created for the “New Guy”. Hosted by Caleb Nelson, K4CDN, the show chronicled his journey with over 3 and a half years of interviews and projects for all things Ham Radio. The show ran from 2014-2018.
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