Firmware Download

Download the old version

Download Type Firmware
Model name IC-9700
Version Version 1.40
Update 2023/03/22
Major changes

Changes from Version 1.32

  • - Added the DV Repeater Monitor function. (You can connect to a DPlus-compatible repeater.）

  • When monitoring the Destination repeater selected in “TO,” it is necessary to read the Connection IP Address List file.

  • You can download the Connection IP Address List sample file from here.
  • - Displays the Receiving (or Transmitting) route icon (RF or TM: Terminal mode or MONI: DV Repeater Monitor) on the RX History Log and QSO Log.
  • - Displays the Receiving (or Transmitting) route icon (RF or TM: Terminal mode or MONI: DV Repeater Monitor) to the chunk information in the QSO audio file.
  • - Displays the Receiving route icon (TM: Terminal mode or MONI: DV Repeater Monitor) to the following screens;
  • RX HISTORY screen
  • GPS POSITION (RX) screen
  • QSO audio, PLAY FILES screen
  • QSO audio, FILE INFORMATION screen
  • -Improves the CI-V command 1F 01 (DV transmit call sign) so you can set only the “UR” call sign without the other call signs.

  • -Improved the Terminal/AP Call sign setting of the DV GATEWAY screen can be registered call signs where the seventh character is not blank.

  • -Fixed a bug that the position of the playback bar could be incorrect when playing back a recorded QSO audio.
Note
  • The CS-9700 programming software used with this firmware can be downloaded here.
     
  • To update the firmware
  • 1. Download and unzip the firmware data (for example, 9700E140.dat) and copy it into the “IC-9700” folder that is on your SD card.
  • 2. Insert the SD card with the firmware data into the transceiver.
  • 3. If you are updating the firmware from version 1.11 or earlier, the transceiver will not display a dialog to recommend saving the settings and memories described in step 4-4, so we recommend backing them up on the SD card in case the settings and memories are reset.
  • - If you are updating the firmware from version 1.13 or later, proceed to step 4.
  • 3-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
  • 3-2. Touch “Save Setting” on the SD CARD screen to open the SAVE SETTING screen.
  • 3-3. Touch <<New File>> to display the FILE NAME screen.
  • 3-4. Touch [ENT], and then the dialog “Save file?” is displayed, touch [YES].
  • 4. Update the firmware.
  • 4-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
  • 4-2. Touch “Firmware Update” on the SD CARD screen to open the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen.
  • 4-3. Touch [▼] to scroll to the end of the screen to read all the precautions, after you read and agree with all the precautions, touch [YES].
  • 4-4. If you are updating the firmware from version 1.13 or later, the confirmation dialog recommends making a backup of the settings and memories, touch [YES].
  • We recommend that you make a backup of them in this step, because all the settings and memories may be reset after updating the firmware.
  • - If you are updating the firmware from version 1.11 or earlier, skip this step, and then the transceiver displays the firmware selection screen.
  • 4-5. After the backup file is made, and the firmware selection screen is displayed, touch the firmware update data (for example, 9700E140).
  • 4-6. Please carefully read all the precautions, and when you want to execute it, touch [Yes] for 1 second to start the firmware update.
  • 4-7. When the update is completed, "Firmware updating has completed.” is displayed, and the transceiver will automatically restart.
  • If the setting data needs to be converted, it may take some time to restart.
  • 5. If the settings and memories have been reset, load the settings and memories that have been backed up onto the SD card.
  • 5-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
  • 5-2. Touch “Load Setting” on the SD CARD screen to open the LOAD SETTING screen.
  • 5-3. Touch the file name of the saved file.
  • 5-4. Touch “ALL,” and then the dialog “Keep ‘SKIP’ settings in the Repeater List?” is displayed, touch [YES].
  • 5-5. The dialog "Load file? The new “REF Adjust” setting will be saved.” is displayed, touch [Yes].
  • 5-6. After the loading ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the IC-9700.” is displayed, restart the transceiver.
     
  • After updating the firmware, the Version Information in the OTHERS Set will be as follows.
  • Main CPU: 1.40
  • Sub CPU: 1.00
  • Front CPU: 1.00
  • FPGA Program: 1.08
  • FPGA Data: 1.00
  • DV DSP: 1.10
File Size 13.05MB
File Type zip
Manual manual download page
Document

Firmware Update Information

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.

You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these PDF files. If you do not have this installed, please download the software by clicking on the icon at left.
Return to search page