Firmware Download

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Download Type Firmware
Model name IC-9700
Version Version 1.21
Update Dec.13.2019
Major changes

Changes from Version 1.20

  • Fixed the problem where the scan might not stop, even when the transceiver receives a signal.
  • With the previous firmware, there was a delay in sounding the standby beep when the transceiver communicated with other manufacturers' DV equipment*. With the latest firmware, the transceiver sounds the standby beep with no delay, even when the transceiver communicates with other manufacturers' DV equipment.
  • *It does not occur when directly communicating with transceivers and/or application software made by Icom or Kenwood.

To update the firmware

  • Thoroughly read 13. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE of the ADVANCED MANUAL and follow the instructions displayed on the IC-9700 LCD screen.
  • This update initializes the transceiver's settings when updating from a firmware earlier than version 1.20. Save your current settings before updating the firmware, and then write it back to keep the previous setting on the updated firmware.
  • The firmware will be updated to the following versions.
    Main CPU: 1.21
    Sub CPU: 1.00
    Front CPU: 1.00
    FPGA Program: 1.06
    FPGA Data: 1.00
    DV DSP: 1.05
Note
File Size 12.95MB
File Type zip
Manual manual download page

Regarding this Download Service.

When using this download service, the implementation, use and/or results of use are the sole responsibility of you using this download service and the equipment. You shall comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements in the use of this download service and in the operation of the equipment.

Firmware is important data for the basic system control of your equipment. An interruption during downloading or a malfunction may cause a failure in the data re-writing, and your equipment may stop functioning normally. If such a failure of the firmware re-writing results in your equipment not functioning normally, Icom Inc. and its affiliates expressly denies and is free from any and all responsibility arising from the result of damage from such an event.

You agree not to hold Icom Inc. and its affiliates responsible for any damage to your equipment operation or loss of data, or unauthorized use of the equipment, whether intentional or not, as a result of use this download service.

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