Icom IC-9700
firmware v1.06
Icom · Released Apr 19, 2019 · First seen Sep 7, 2026
Source:
icomjapan.com
v1.06 is not the latest firmware for the Icom IC-9700: the current version is v1.50 (August 21, 2025). Go to v1.50
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Eliminated RX audio dropout when changing IF filters in DV mode, improved calibration accuracy, and fixed display indication.
- Eliminated RX audio gap when switching IF filters in DV mode
- Improved reference frequency calibration accuracy
- Fixed unintended indication on DR screen
Written from Icom's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
Changes from Version 1.05
Improved accuracy of the automatic reference frequency calibration.
Fixed unintended indication on the DR screen.
Eliminated RX audio gap when changing the IF filter in the DV mode.
To update the firmware
Thoroughly read 13. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE of the
ADVANCED MANUAL
and follow the instructions displayed on the IC-9700 LCD screen.
Making a backup file of programmed contents and settings onto the SD card before updating the firmware is recommended.
The firmware will be updated to the following versions.
Main CPU: 1.06
Sub CPU: 1.00
Front CPU: 1.00
FPGA Program: 1.03
FPGA Data: 1.00
DV DSP: 1.02
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- Changes from Version 1.05
- Improved accuracy of the automatic reference frequency calibration.
- Fixed unintended indication on the DR screen.
- Eliminated RX audio gap when changing the IF filter in the DV mode.
- Making a backup file of programmed contents and settings onto the SD card before updating the firmware is recommended.
- Main CPU: 1.06
- FPGA Program: 1.03