Firmware Download
| Download Type | Firmware |
|---|---|
| Model name | IC-705 |
| Version | Version 1.20 |
| Update | Jan.22.2021 |
| Major changes |
Changes from Version 1.12
[Spectrum scope is improved] -A Scroll mode that can seamlessly change the displaying scope range, depending on the operating frequency, is added. - A popup screen that displays when SPAN or EDGE change is added. - The number of FIX EDGE memories is expanded to 4.
[Preset function is added for FT8 operation] -A Preset function that can set each operation is added. NOTE: The default settings for the Preset function are for FT8 operation. If your digital software does not support the IC-705, change to an Icom transceiver’s CI-V address that the software supports. For example, when selecting the IC-9700 in the software, set the CI-V address in the IC-705 to A2, which is the IC-9700’s CI-V address.
[The AH-705 automatic antenna tuner can be used] -An antenna tuner selecting item is added in the Set mode. - A Tune Memory setting and a Tune Memory Clear functions are added. -When [TUNER] on the FUNCTION screen is touched, tuning starts.
[Other changes] -A WLAN Access Point mode is added.
-A Front Key Customization function that can change the function of [VOX/BK-IN] and [AUTOTUNE/RX>CS] is added.
-[TUNER] is added to the Remote MIC key function. - You can set 2 voice memories (T1 and T2) and 2 keyer memories (M1 and M2) in IC-705 firmware Version 1.12. In firmware Version 1.2, the number of Voice memories, Keyer memories, and RTTY memories is increased to 4 in each mode. Each bank of memories is automatically selected, according to the operating mode. For example, when operating in the SSB mode, the Voice memory bank is automatically selected.
- The "ddd.dddd˚" format is added for the Latitude/Longitude display. - While operating in the Data mode, the receive tone control is deactivated. -A menu item that can return to the normal mode is added to the QUICK MENU of Terminal Mode and Access Point Mode. - Improves the saving of the Battery Pack Confirmation setting. NOTE: When the firmware is updated, the battery pack selection returns to the default setting (OFF).
Refer to INFORMATION IC-705 Version 1.20 for details.
The compatible programming software for firmware update Version 1.20 can be downloaded here. The Scroll mode for the RS-BA1 Version 2 software will be added to Version 2.30. |
| Note |
To update the firmware -Thoroughly read 17. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE of the ADVANCED MANUAL and follow the instructions displayed on the IC-705 LCD screen. - This update initializes the transceiver's settings when updating from a firmware earlier than version 1.20. Save your current settings before the update, and then write them back to keep the previous setting on the updated firmware.
-The firmware will be updated to the following versions. Main CPU: 1.20 Sub CPU: 1.01 DSP Program: 1.10 DSP Data: 1.00 FPGA: 1.01 DV DSP: 1.02 GPS: 13196 Bluetooth: 1.12 WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.7_3.17.0.4 |
| File Size | 8.16MB |
| File Type | zip |
| Manual | manual download page |
| Document |
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