Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ray Novak, who notes that Icom has issued the following firmware updates for the IC-7300 and IC-9700:
Icom IC-7300 Update
Changes from Version 1.30
[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.
– Each band independently memorizes the Reference level.
– Improved the Scope function of the RS-BA1.[Preset function is added for FT8 operation]
– A Preset function that can set each operation is added.[Multi-function dial is enhanced]
– A Multi-function dial now works as a memory channel selector in the Memory mode.
– A Multi-function Menus Customization function is added.
– A function indicator for the Multi-function dial is added.[Other changes]
– A Front Key Customization function that can change the function of [VOX/BK-IN], [AUTOTUNE], [?], and [?] is added.
– A MIC Key Customization function that can change the function of [UP] and [DOWN] is added.
– The Band Stacking Register window is added.
– While operating in the Data mode, the receive tone control is deactivated.
– The default setting of the CI-V USB Port is changed to “Unlink from [REMOTE].”Refer to INFORMATION IC-7300 Version 1.40 for details.
The Scroll mode for the RS-BA1 Version 2 software will be added to Version 2.30.
Click here for full details and IC-7300 firmware update.
Icom IC-9700 Update
Changes from Version 1.24
[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.
– Each band independently memorizes the Reference level.
– Improved the Scope function of the RS-BA1.
[Preset function is added for FT8 operation]
-A Preset function that can set each operation is added.
[Other changes]
– A Front Key Customization function that can change the function of [VOX/BK-IN], [AUTOTUNE/AFC], and [TONE/RX>CS] is added.
– A MIC Key Customization function that can change the function of [UP] and [DOWN] is added.
– A Touch function is added to the GPS icon.
– 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.
– Fixed an issue where the time may not be displayed in the GPS POSITION screen.
Refer to INFORMATION IC-9700 Version 1.30 for details.
The compatible programming software for firmware update Version 1.30 can be downloaded here.
The Scroll mode for the RS-BA1 Version 2 software will be added to Version 2.30.
I wish they would have included a way to record the other person I am talking to. I often asked how his audio sounds and it would be so nice to send him a recording of his transmission so he could hear it himself.
i know there are other methods of recording and playback but they are really to complex and time consuming. N3QK
Actually, Fred, it already does this! The default on the IC-705 and IC-7300, at least, is to record both the operator audio and the audio of the contact. It’s seamless. In fact, you can even have the file parse up the audio if you wish or keep it all in one complete recording.
you can record his audio with no problem but you can not play it back to him. That is the problem and I have found no way to do that within the IC 7300 without using external add on assessories.
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Just updated mine. I’m a little disappointed, to be honest.
Still no option to add menu shortcuts to the “Quick” key? I don’t get why there is a button on the front with only two functions: Start recording and change meter type. Could be nice to be able to add tone controls. and some other functions….
I was pretty curious if and when the new firmware features for the 705 will make it to the rest of the family and I’m happy to see this. 🙂 Quite reassuring to see that Icom is letting older products benefit from firmware improvements.
Older, what about radios 20 years or older that run great but you can’t get anything for them. ?