Icom ID-5100A
firmware vE1
Icom · Released Jul 9, 2014 · First seen Sep 7, 2026
Source:
icomjapan.com
vE1 is not the latest firmware for the Icom ID-5100A: the current version is vE8 (July 22, 2022). Go to vE8
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Fixes external speaker display, data recognition, and receiver sensitivity.
- External display now shows pictures and text with external speaker
- D-PRS data recognized correctly in Single and Dualwatch modes
- Single watch mode receiver sensitivity improved
Written from Icom's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
Improvements
Fixed the problem where the RS-MS1A does not display pictures and text received by the ID-5100 when the SP2 external speaker jack is in use.
Fixed the problem where the D-PRS data in the B band Single watch mode, and/or the right side band Dualwatch mode, may not be recognized.
Fixed the problem where RX sensitivity decreases in the Single watch mode.
The calibration area on the touch screen has been revised to help the user make a more accurate screen calibration.
An OPC-2218LU or OPC-1529R is required to install the firmware update. To use the OPC-2218LU, a USB driver is required. Download the driver here .
Before downloading, please thoroughly read " Firmware update instructions (here) " to know what the update requires.
Save the transceiver's data onto an SD card or to your PC using the CS-5100 cloning software. It is possible that your data could get lost or corrupted during the update.
Never turn OFF the equipment power or disconnect the data communication cable during the update.
The CPU M firmware is updated to Version 1.05.
The CPU C firmware is updated to Version 1.01.
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