Icom IC-9700 firmware v1.30

Icom · Released Feb 26, 2021 · First seen Sep 7, 2026

Source: icomjapan.com

v1.30 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

Spectrum scope Scroll mode and per-band Reference level, FT8 presets, key customization; GPS display fix.

  • Scroll mode for spectrum scope
  • FT8 operation presets
  • Front and microphone key customization

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

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What's in this update

Changes from Version 1.24

[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 opera​tion]

-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.

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