Icom ID-51A PLUS firmware vE2

Icom · Released Nov 6, 2019 · First seen Sep 7, 2026

Source: icomjapan.com

vE2 is not the latest firmware for the Icom ID-51A PLUS: the current version is vE5 (January 31, 2020). Go to vE5

In short — summary by updatemystuff.com

Fixes data loss issue in DV Fast Data mode communications.

  • Data loss fix for DV Fast Data mode
  • DSP firmware updated to 1.02

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

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What's in this update

Changes from Release E1

Fixed an issue where data loss may occur while communicating in the DV Fast Data mode.

To​ update the firmware

Thoroughly read " Firmware update instructions " and follow the instructions in it.

An OPC-2350LU or OPC-2218LU is required to install the firmware update. To use the O​PC-2218LU for the first time, a USB driver is required. Download the driver here .

Making a backup file of programmed contents and settings before updating the firmware is recommended.

The DSP firmware will be updated to 1.02.

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