Icom IC-7850 firmware `v1.40`

Icom · Released Apr 30, 2021 · First seen Sep 7, 2026

v1.40 is not the latest firmware for the Icom IC-7850: the current version is v1.41 (May 15, 2024). Go to v1.41

In short — summary by updatemystuff.com

Spectrum scope scroll mode adjusts based on frequency; settings retained after updates

Written from Icom's release notes, which are printed in full below.

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Changes from Version 1.31

[Spectrum scope is improved]

A Scroll mode that can seamlessly change the displayed scope range, depending on the operating frequency, is added.

A popup screen that displays when SPAN or EDGE is selected is added.
The number of FIX EDGE memories is expanded to 4.
The Reference level is independently memorized for each band.
The Reference level of the Center mode scope screen while transmitting is fixed at set level independent of the user’s selection.
The Scope function of the RS-BA1 is improved.

[Other changes]

The transceiver’s settings are now retained after updating the firmware. (not when reverting to an older version)
When the firmware is downgraded to Version 1.40 from a newer version, the transceiver's setting may be initialized.
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-7850/IC-7851 Version 1.40 for details.

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