The End of the Beginning…

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Thank You Very Much for listening to the Ham Radio 360 Podcast.

In this real quick, last episode, I take the opportunity to ‘say’ good-bye.

I appreciate the opportunity to have served you and the Amateur Radio Community over these last few years.

73 Y’all

Caleb (Cale) Nelson/K4CDN

2-10-18

Friends,

In 2011 I achieved a nearly lifelong goal; I became an Amateur Radio Operator.

In 2014 I began, as a means to scratch an itch, an Amateur Radio Podcast.

The podcast, then named ‘Fo Time’ was never supposed to succeed. I had no intention of releasing any more than 5 to 10 programs. Almost 4 years later, 90+ shows, and over a 3/4 million downloads, I’m still wondering how I got here.

Through that time, I was a small part of promoting the Amateur Radio Hobby via the medium of podcasting. What began as an experiment soon became a platform for a New Ham Operator to learn the ropes. Along the journey I was blessed with the opportunity to connect with and learn from some of the most brilliant and entertaining people on the planet.

I have been continually astounded by my listening audience and their contribution to the efforts of what became the Ham Radio 360 Podcast and brand. Not only was I afforded the opportunity to learn from the best, I was able to share in those experiences with many others as the brand’s influence grew. Additionally the platform allowed other programs to be birthed for the good of the hobby that will continue to educate and entertain the masses.

However, I began to realize just how much of me it took to produce quality content and maintain the brand. In October of 2017 I took a break from my regular show production with a promise to return in 2018. I upheld that promise but soon realized that the continued pressure to perform and create was more than I was willing to maintain anymore.

With that understanding I have decided to discontinue, in it’s entirety, the Ham Radio 360 Podcast. I plan to maintain the HamRadio360.com Website and Podcast Feed of past shows and content as a contribution to the Amateur Radio Hobby.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have served you and the wonderful Amateur Radio Hobby.

Gratefully yours,

Cale Nelson/K4CDN

73 Y’all

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17 comments

  1. I hate it Cale but totally understand. I’m going to miss the show very much. I hope to cross paths with you at some time. God bless !

  2. Thanks for everything Cale! You helped me get back into the hobby and I’ve gotten my general. Studying for extra now.

    Enjoy life my friend.

  4. Thanks for your contributions to the hobby! Stay aligned with God’s calling brother.
    73, K5DLQ

  5. I’m truly disappointed Kale. I really enjoyed your show. I have a 63 mile drive to work every day and you did one thing that most other podcasts don’t do. Respect of our time and provide good content….. I listened to every one of your podcasts. I also like the field podcast. You did it perfectly my friend and will be missed.
    73 David, aa6rv

    1. David, it was a pleasure to ride along with you…if you get bored-the shows will still be here and I’d love to ride shotgun with you again!
      73
      cale

  6. Say it ain’t so! I certainly understand but, dude! I’m gonna miss the show. May God bless you, Cale.

    1. Alvin, you may be one of the longest followers of the show-and I’m thankful for you sticking around all this time!
      73 my friend
      K4CDN

  7. Thank you for your Service
    Hope to hear from you in the future. Be well.
    73’s
    Sean
    Kc2lwx
    “Talk the world with ham radio “

  8. Cale,
    Your’s was definitely my favorite of the bunch. I’m really going to miss it. You have an excellent outlook on things. But I totally understand, and pray you good luck in all going forward. Now maybe you actually can “play radio.” Will look for you on the bands!

    73 my friend.
    Doug
    KB8M

  9. Cale,
    I understand the work it took to produce these, I use to edit and upload my father-in-law’s Sunday sermons, and that took a lot of time… can’t imagine the sheer amount of time to create content, schedule guests, produce and edit it.
    Going to miss your podcast. These archives are a great asset to the hobby.
    May God bless you in all you do, enjoy the time spent with your kids, they grow up way too fast.
    Hope to catch you on the radio some time
    73
    Tom
    N5TTI

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