Icom IC-705
firmware v1.40
Icom · Released Aug 21, 2025 · First seen Sep 6, 2026
Source:
icomjapan.com
v1.40 is the latest firmware for the Icom IC-705, released August 21, 2025.
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Repeater search and picture sharing enhanced; now supports microSDXC cards up to 256GB.
- Repeater list import preserves order; dial selection for nearby repeaters
- Picture sharing shows transfer percentage; received block now visible
- MicroSDXC card support up to 256GB
Written from Icom's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
Changes from Version 1.32
-Improved the importing repeater list.
Supported importing repeater list while retaining the existing order.
-Added the ability to select other near repeaters using the dial after entering an access repeater using the Near Repeater Search function on the DR screen.
-Improved the Share Pictures function.
-Added the percentage display for the picture data received.
-Added the visibility of the received block.
-Improved so that a beep sounds after finishing the transmission using the DV Fast Data function.
-Added an option for the Digital Repeater Set function.
-Changed the display unit “m” from less than 1 km to less than 10 km on screens that display distance, such as the GPS position screen.
-Supported for microSDXC cards up to 256GB
Formatting on the transceiver is required.
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