Icom ID-31A firmware vE1

Icom · Released Feb 17, 2012 · First seen Sep 7, 2026

Source: icomjapan.com

vE1 is not the latest firmware for the Icom ID-31A: the current version is vE2 (May 15, 2012). Go to vE2

In short — summary by updatemystuff.com

Improves DV mode TX audio quality and weak signal readability, adds Canadian version support.

  • Enhanced DV mode TX audio quality
  • Improved readability of weak RF signals
  • Canadian version support added

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

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What's in this update

Major function improvements-

TX Audio quality on the DV mode.

Improved readability on receiving weak RF signal in DV mode.

Canadian ​version is added.

Optional OPC-2218LU data cable is required.

The firmware update is NOT available through a microSD card.

This firmware update is for both CPU and DSP.

Make sure the version numbers of firmware before updating the firmware.

Please read "Firmware update information" (760KB) thoroughly and make sure of what is required for the firmware update.

Never turn off the transceiv​er power or disconnect the data cable while the updating is being performed.

Save the setting data, memory data and repeater list of your transceiver to a microSD card or to the PC with the CS-31 cloning software before performing the firmware update.

Fully charge the battery before updating firmware in order to avoid power failure during update work.

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