Rolled Edged Pouch #6

You can tell by looking at my pouches I like a rolled edged on a pouch! This pouch features two rolled edges on it. One around the flap that has short fringe sewn in. The other rolled edge is around the opening to the pouch which also has short fringe. This pouch features a small 1.5 inch wide gusset that is about 7 inches long. Overall size is 10 inches tall by 7.25 inches wide Read More …

Panel Pouch #5

Ago weeks ago I made a panel pouch and I absolutely loved the way it came together. I wanted to make another panel pouch but with some slight modifications. On this one I added fringed rolled edges and fringed welts throughout the construction of this pouch. Materials used in this project was deer, goat and cow hides. It has a nice 1 inch buckle and 1 inch strap that is adjustable. All hand stitched with Read More …

FT8 on ICOM IC-706

I have been wanting to try FT8 on my ICOM IC-706 for quite some time. Recently my brother finally got his ticket and is a General Class. He also purchased a Yeasu FT-450 as his first HF rig. In the past I have done a few digital modes such as PSK31, SSTV, and some RTTY! But for the life of me I could not get FT8 to work with my ICOM IC-706. My brother did Read More …