Icom IC-9700
firmware v1.50
Icom · Released Aug 21, 2025 · First seen Sep 6, 2026
Source:
icomjapan.com
v1.50 is the latest firmware for the Icom IC-9700, released August 21, 2025.
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Supports SDXC cards up to 256GB, improves repeater list and picture sharing functions.
- SDXC card support up to 256GB (formatting required)
- Repeater list importing preserves existing order
- Picture transfer progress display added
Written from Icom's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
Changes from Version 1.44
- 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.
- Supported for SDXC cards up to 256GB
Formatting on the transceiver is required.
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