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 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.
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