# IC-705 Firmware
https://www.icomjapan.com/lineup/products/IC-705/?open=4
## 1.40
2025년08월21일
### Major changes
**Changes from Version 1.32**
- 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.
- Changed the display unit “m” from less than 1 km to less than 10 km on screens that display distance, such as the GPS position screen.
- Supported for microSDXC cards up to 256GB
Formatting on the transceiver is required.
### Note
You cannot revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier on the serial numbers listed below, which have firmware version 1.26 or later installed.
IC-705 #32: Serial number 32001001 or later
IC-705 #33: Serial number 33001001 or later
IC-705-T #36: Serial number 36001001 or later
IC-705 #37: Serial number 37001001 or later
Please note on the models listed above, if you revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier, the audio will not be correctly output.
**To update the firmware**
- 1. Download and unzip the firmware data (for example, 705E140.dat) and copy it into the “IC-705” folder that is on your microSD card.
- 2. Insert the microSD card with the firmware data into the transceiver.
- 3. Update the firmware.
- 3-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
- 3-2. Touch “Firmware Update” on the SD CARD screen to open the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen.
- 3-3. Touch `[▼]` to scroll to the end of the screen to read all the precautions, after you read and agree with all the precautions, touch `[YES]`.
- 3-4. The confirmation dialog recommends making a backup of the settings and memories, touch `[YES]`.
We recommend that you make a backup of them in this step, because all the settings and memories may be reset after updating the firmware.
- 3-5. After the backup file is made, and the firmware selection screen is displayed, touch the firmware update data (for example, 705E140).
- 3-6. Please carefully read all the precautions, and when you want to execute it, touch `[Yes]` for 1 second to start the firmware update.
- 3-7. When the update is completed, "Firmware updating has completed.” is displayed, and the transceiver will automatically restart.
If the setting data needs to be converted, it may take some time to restart.
- 4. If the settings and memories have been reset, load the settings and memories that have been backed up onto the microSD card.
- 4-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
- 4-2. Touch “Load Setting” on the SD CARD screen to open the LOAD SETTING screen.
- 4-3. Touch the file name of the saved file.
- 4-4. Touch “ALL,” and then the dialog “Keep ‘SKIP’ settings in the Repeater List?” is displayed, touch `[YES]`.
- 4-5. The dialog "Load file? The new “REF Adjust” setting will be saved.” is displayed, touch `[Yes]`.
- 4-6. After the loading ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the IC-705.” is displayed, restart the transceiver.
After updating the firmware, the Version Information in the OTHERS Set will be as follows.
Main CPU: 1.40
Sub CPU: 1.01
DSP Program: 1.12
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.01
DV DSP: 1.11
GPS: 13196
Bluetooth: `*`Depending on when the product was shipped, 1.12 or 2.01 is displayed.
WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.7_3.17.0.4
## 1.32
2022년12월22일
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3707/
### Major changes
**Changes from Version 1.31**
- Added the DV Repeater Monitor function. (You can connect to a DPlus-compatible repeater.)When monitoring the Destination repeater selected in “TO,” it is necessary to read the Connection IP Address List file.
You can download the Connection IP Address List sample file from here.
- Improved the Terminal/AP Call sign setting of the DV GATEWAY screen can be registered call signs where the seventh character is not blank.
### Note
You cannot revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier on the serial numbers listed below, which have firmware version 1.26 or later installed.
IC-705 #32: Serial number 32001001 or later
IC-705 #33: Serial number 33001001 or later
IC-705-T #36: Serial number 36001001 or later
IC-705 #37: Serial number 37001001 or later
Please note on the models listed above, if you revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier, the audio will not be correctly output.
**To update the firmware**
- 1. Download and unzip the firmware data (for example, 705E132.dat) and copy it into the “IC-705” folder that is on your microSD card.
- 2. Insert the microSD card with the firmware data into the transceiver.
- 3. Update the firmware.
- 3-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
- 3-2. Touch “Firmware Update” on the SD CARD screen to open the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen.
- 3-3. Touch `[▼]` to scroll to the end of the screen to read all the precautions, after you read and agree with all the precautions, touch `[YES]`.
- 3-4. The confirmation dialog recommends making a backup of the settings and memories, touch `[YES]`.
We recommend that you make a backup of them in this step, because all the settings and memories may be reset after updating the firmware.
- 3-5. After the backup file is made, and the firmware selection screen is displayed, touch the firmware update data (for example, 705E132).
- 3-6. Please carefully read all the precautions, and when you want to execute it, touch `[Yes]` for 1 second to start the firmware update.
- 3-7. When the update is completed, "Firmware updating has completed.” is displayed, and the transceiver will automatically restart.
If the setting data needs to be converted, it may take some time to restart.
- 4. If the settings and memories have been reset, load the settings and memories that have been backed up onto the microSD card.
- 4-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
- 4-2. Touch “Load Setting” on the SD CARD screen to open the LOAD SETTING screen.
- 4-3. Touch the file name of the saved file.
- 4-4. Touch “ALL,” and then the dialog “Keep ‘SKIP’ settings in the Repeater List?” is displayed, touch `[YES]`.
- 4-5. The dialog "Load file? The new “REF Adjust” setting will be saved.” is displayed, touch `[Yes]`.
- 4-6. After the loading ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the IC-705.” is displayed, restart the transceiver.
After updating the firmware, the Version Information in the OTHERS Set will be as follows.
Main CPU: 1.32
Sub CPU: 1.01
DSP Program: 1.12
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.01
DV DSP: 1.11
GPS: 13196
Bluetooth: 1.12
WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.7_3.17.0.4
## 1.31
2022년10월25일
### Major changes
**Changes from Version 1.30**
- Improved that the RX popup in the DV mode does not automatically disappear when you open or close the Multi-function menu.
### Note
You cannot revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier on the serial numbers listed below, which have firmware version 1.26 or later installed.
IC-705 #32: Serial number 32001001 or later
IC-705 #33: Serial number 33001001 or later
IC-705-T #36: Serial number 36001001 or later
IC-705 #37: Serial number 37001001 or later
Please note on the models listed above, if you revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier, the audio will not be correctly output.
**To update the firmware**
- 1. Download and unzip the firmware data (for example, 705E131.dat) and copy it into the “IC-705” folder that is on your microSD card.
- 2. Insert the microSD card with the firmware data into the transceiver.
- 3. Update the firmware.
- 3-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
- 3-2. Touch “Firmware Update” on the SD CARD screen to open the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen.
- 3-3. Touch `[▼]` to scroll to the end of the screen to read all the precautions, after you read and agree with all the precautions, touch `[YES]`.
- 3-4. The confirmation dialog recommends making a backup of the settings and memories, touch `[YES]`.
We recommend that you make a backup of them in this step, because all the settings and memories may be reset after updating the firmware.
- 3-5. After the backup file is made, and the firmware selection screen is displayed, touch the firmware update data (for example, 705E131).
- 3-6. Please carefully read all the precautions, and when you want to execute it, touch `[Yes]` for 1 second to start the firmware update.
- 3-7. When the update is completed, "Firmware updating has completed.” is displayed, and the transceiver will automatically restart.
If the setting data needs to be converted, it may take some time to restart.
- 4. If the settings and memories have been reset, load the settings and memories that have been backed up onto the microSD card.
- 4-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
- 4-2. Touch “Load Setting” on the SD CARD screen to open the LOAD SETTING screen.
- 4-3. Touch the file name of the saved file.
- 4-4. Touch “ALL,” and then the dialog “Keep ‘SKIP’ settings in the Repeater List?” is displayed, touch `[YES]`.
- 4-5. The dialog "Load file? The new “REF Adjust” setting will be saved.” is displayed, touch `[Yes]`.
- 4-6. After the loading ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the IC-705.” is displayed, restart the transceiver.
After updating the firmware, the Version Information in the OTHERS Set will be as follows.
Main CPU: 1.31
Sub CPU: 1.01
DSP Program: 1.12
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.01
DV DSP: 1.10
GPS: 13196
Bluetooth: 1.12
WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.7_3.17.0.4
## 1.30
2022년10월13일
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3652/
### Major changes
**Changes from Version 1.27**
- Displays the Receiving (or Transmitting) route icon (RF or TM: Terminal mode) on the RX History Log and QSO Log
- Displays the Receiving (or Transmitting) route icon (RF or TM: Terminal mode) to the chunk information in the QSO audio file
- Displays the Receiving route icon (TM: Terminal mode) to the following screens;
RX HISTORY screen
GPS POSITION (RX) screen
QSO audio, PLAY FILES screen
QSO audio, FILE INFORMATION screen
- Improves the WLAN access point list so that you can delete the connected or saved access points
- Improves the CI-V command 1F 01 (DV transmit call sign) so you can set only the “UR” call sign without the other call signs.
### Note
You cannot revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier on the serial numbers listed below, which have firmware version 1.26 or later installed.
IC-705 #32: Serial number 32001001 or later
IC-705 #33: Serial number 33001001 or later
IC-705-T #36: Serial number 36001001 or later
IC-705 #37: Serial number 37001001 or later
Please note on the models listed above, if you revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier, the audio will not be correctly output.
**To update the firmware**
- 1. Download and unzip the firmware data (for example, 705E130.dat) and copy it into the “IC-705” folder that is on your microSD card.
- 2. Insert the microSD card with the firmware data into the transceiver.
- 3. Update the firmware.
- 3-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
- 3-2. Touch “Firmware Update” on the SD CARD screen to open the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen.
- 3-3. Touch `[▼]` to scroll to the end of the screen to read all the precautions, after you read and agree with all the precautions, touch `[YES]`.
- 3-4. The confirmation dialog recommends making a backup of the settings and memories, touch `[YES]`.
We recommend that you make a backup of them in this step, because all the settings and memories may be reset after updating the firmware.
- 3-5. After the backup file is made, and the firmware selection screen is displayed, touch the firmware update data (for example, 705E130).
- 3-6. Please carefully read all the precautions, and when you want to execute it, touch `[Yes]` for 1 second to start the firmware update.
- 3-7. When the update is completed, "Firmware updating has completed.” is displayed, and the transceiver will automatically restart.
If the setting data needs to be converted, it may take some time to restart.
- 4. If the settings and memories have been reset, load the settings and memories that have been backed up onto the microSD card.
- 4-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
- 4-2. Touch “Load Setting” on the SD CARD screen to open the LOAD SETTING screen.
- 4-3. Touch the file name of the saved file.
- 4-4. Touch “ALL,” and then the dialog “Keep ‘SKIP’ settings in the Repeater List?” is displayed, touch `[YES]`.
- 4-5. The dialog "Load file? The new “REF Adjust” setting will be saved.” is displayed, touch `[Yes]`.
- 4-6. After the loading ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the IC-705.” is displayed, restart the transceiver.
After updating the firmware, the Version Information in the OTHERS Set will be as follows.
Main CPU: 1.30
Sub CPU: 1.01
DSP Program: 1.12
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.01
DV DSP: 1.10
GPS: 13196
Bluetooth: 1.12
WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.7_3.17.0.4
## 1.27
2022년05월20일
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3587/
### Major changes
**Changes from Version 1.26**
Improved to enable forcing an All Reset by connecting an external power source (`*`) while holding down `[RIT/ΔTX]` and `[XFC]`, even if you cannot turn ON/OFF the transceiver by using the `[POWER]` key.
* First, disconnect any external power supply, battery pack, and USB cable, and then reconnect any one of them.
### Note
You cannot revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier on the serial numbers listed below, which have firmware version 1.26 or later installed.
IC-705 #32: Serial number 32001001 or later
IC-705 #33: Serial number 33001001 or later
IC-705-T #36: Serial number 36001001 or later
IC-705 #37: Serial number 37001001 or later
Please note on the models listed above, if you revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier, the audio will not be correctly output.
**To update the firmware**
- 1. Download and unzip the firmware data (for example, 705E127.dat) and copy it into the “IC-705” folder that is on your microSD card.
- 2. Insert the microSD card with the firmware data into the transceiver.
- 3. Update the firmware.
3-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
3-2. Touch “Firmware Update” on the SD CARD screen to open the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen.
3-3. Touch `[▼]` to scroll to the end of the screen to read all the precautions, after you read and agree with all the precautions, touch `[YES]`.
3-4. The confirmation dialog recommends making a backup of the settings and memories, touch `[YES]`.
We recommend that you make a backup of them in this step, because all the settings and memories may be reset after updating the firmware.
3-5. After the backup file is made, and the firmware selection screen is displayed, touch the firmware update data (for example, 705E127).
3-6. Please carefully read all the precautions, and when you want to execute it, touch `[Yes]` for 1 second to start the firmware update.
3-7. When the update is completed, "Firmware updating has completed.” is displayed, and the transceiver will automatically restart.
If the setting data needs to be converted, it may take some time to restart.
- 4. If the settings and memories have been reset, load the settings and memories that have been backed up onto the microSD card.
* 4-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
* 4-2. Touch “Load Setting” on the SD CARD screen to open the LOAD SETTING screen.
* 4-3. Touch the file name of the saved file.
* 4-4. Touch “ALL,” and then the dialog “Keep ‘SKIP’ settings in the Repeater List?” is displayed, touch `[YES]`.
* 4-5. The dialog "Load file? The new “REF Adjust” setting will be saved.” is displayed, touch `[Yes]`.
* 4-6. After the loading ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the IC-705.” is displayed, restart the transceiver.
After updating the firmware, the Version Information in the OTHERS Set will be as follows.
Main CPU: 1.27
Sub CPU: 1.01
DSP Program: 1.11
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.01
DV DSP: 1.02
GPS: 13196
Bluetooth: 1.12
WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.7_3.17.0.4
## 1.26
2021년07월09일
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3343/
### Major changes
Changes from Version 1.24
- When in the Center mode of the Spectrum scope screen, the REF level setting does not reflect the scope waveform during transmission.
- This firmware update version 1.26 has been improved, so it will not reset settings and memories.
If the firmware is updated from version 1.24 or earlier, the settings and memories are not reset.
However, if the firmware is reverted to 1.26 from a later version (after 1.26), the settings and memories may be reset.
### Note
You cannot revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier on the serial numbers listed below, which have firmware version 1.26 or later installed.
IC-705 #32: Serial number 32001001 or later
IC-705 #33: Serial number 33001001 or later
IC-705-T #36: Serial number 36001001 or later
IC-705 #37: Serial number 37001001 or later
Please note on the models listed above, if you revert to firmware version 1.24 or earlier, the audio will not be correctly output.
**To update the firmware**
- 1. Download and unzip the firmware data (for example, 705E126.dat) and copy it into the “IC-705” folder that is on your microSD card.
- 2. Insert the microSD card with the firmware data into the transceiver.
- 3. Update the firmware.
- 3-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
- 3-2. Touch “Firmware Update” on the SD CARD screen to open the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen.
- 3-3. Touch `▼` to scroll to the end of the screen to read all the precautions, after you read and agree with all the precautions, touch `YES`.
- 3-4. The confirmation dialog recommends making a backup of the settings and memories, touch `YES`.
We recommend that you make a backup of them in this step, because all the settings and memories may be reset after updating the firmware.
- 3-5. After the backup file is made, and the firmware selection screen is displayed, touch the firmware update data (for example, 705E126).
- 3-6. Please carefully read all the precautions, and when you want to execute it, touch `Yes` for 1 second to start the firmware update.
- 3-7. When the update is completed, "Firmware updating has completed.” is displayed, and the transceiver will automatically restart.
- If the setting data needs to be converted, it may take some time to restart.
- 4. If the settings and memories have been reset, load the settings and memories that have been backed up onto the microSD card.
- 4-1. Display the SD CARD screen in the Menu.
- 4-2. Touch “Load Setting” on the SD CARD screen to open the LOAD SETTING screen.
- 4-3. Touch the file name of the saved file.
- 4-4. Touch “ALL,” and then the dialog “Keep ‘SKIP’ settings in the Repeater List?” is displayed, touch `YES`.
- 4-5. The dialog "Load file? The new “REF Adjust” setting will be saved.” is displayed, touch `Yes`.
- 4-6. After the loading ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the IC-705.” is displayed, restart the transceiver.
After updating the firmware, the Version Information in the OTHERS Set will be as follows.
Main CPU: 1.26
Sub CPU: 1.01
DSP Program: 1.11
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.01
DV DSP: 1.02
GPS: 13196
Bluetooth: 1.12
WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.7_3.17.0.4
## 1.24
2021년03월05
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3256/
### Major changes
Changes from Version 1.20
- Improved the Scope function of the RS-BA1.
- Supports a 64-digit hexadecimal format WPA/WPA2 Password.
### Note
To update the firmware
- Thoroughly read 17. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE of the ADVANCED MANUAL and follow the instructions displayed on the IC-705 LCD screen.
- This update initializes the transceiver's settings when updating from a firmware earlier than version 1.20. Save your current settings before the update, and then write them back to keep the previous setting on the updated firmware.
- The firmware will be updated to the following versions.
Main CPU: 1.24
Sub CPU: 1.01
DSP Program: 1.10
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.01
DV DSP: 1.02
GPS: 13196
Bluetooth: 1.12
WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.7_3.17.0.4
## 1.20
2021년01월22일
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3220/
### Major changes
Changes from Version 1.12
**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.
**Preset function is added for FT8 operation**
- A Preset function that can set each operation is added.
**NOTE:** The default settings for the Preset function are for FT8 operation. If your digital software does not support the IC-705, change to an Icom transceiver’s CI-V address that the software supports.
For example, when selecting the IC-9700 in the software, set the CI-V address in the IC-705 to A2, which is the IC-9700’s CI-V address.
**The AH-705 automatic antenna tuner can be used**
- An antenna tuner selecting item is added in the Set mode.
- A Tune Memory setting and a Tune Memory Clear functions are added.
- When TUNER on the FUNCTION screen is touched, tuning starts.
**Other changes**
- A WLAN Access Point mode is added.
- A Front Key Customization function that can change the function of VOX/BK-IN and AUTOTUNE/RX>CS is added.
- TUNER is added to the Remote MIC key function.
- You can set 2 voice memories (T1 and T2) and 2 keyer memories (M1 and M2) in IC-705 firmware Version 1.12.
In firmware Version 1.2, the number of Voice memories, Keyer memories, and RTTY memories is increased to 4 in each mode.
Each bank of memories is automatically selected, according to the operating mode. For example, when operating in the SSB mode, the Voice memory bank is automatically selected.
- 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.
- Improves the saving of the Battery Pack Confirmation setting.
**NOTE:** When the firmware is updated, the battery pack selection returns to the default setting (OFF).
### Note
To update the firmware
- Thoroughly read 17. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE of the ADVANCED MANUAL and follow the instructions displayed on the IC-705 LCD screen.
- This update initializes the transceiver's settings when updating from a firmware earlier than version 1.20. Save your current settings before the update, and then write them back to keep the previous setting on the updated firmware.
The firmware will be updated to the following versions.
Main CPU: 1.20
Sub CPU: 1.01
DSP Program: 1.10
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.01
DV DSP: 1.02
GPS: 13196
Bluetooth: 1.12
WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.7_3.17.0.4
## 1.12
2020년09월18일
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3119/
### Major changes
Changes from Version 1.11
- Setting items related to battery pack selection are added to optimize the battery status indicator (Battery icon) for the standard BP-272, and the optional BP-307 large capacity battery pack.
### Note
To update the firmware
- Thoroughly read 17. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE of the ADVANCED MANUAL and follow the instructions displayed on the IC-705 LCD screen.
- Updating the firmware may initialize the transceiver's settings. Save your current settings before the update, and then write them back to keep the previous setting on the updated firmware.
The firmware will be updated to the following versions.
Main CPU: 1.12
Sub CPU: 1.01
DSP Program: 1.09
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.01
DV DSP: 1.02
GPS: 13196
Bluetooth: 1.12
WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.6_3.11.1.0
## 1.11
2020년08월28일
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3103/
### Major changes
Changes from Version 1.10
* Improved the accuracy of the battery status indicator (Battery icon).
* Added a red-colored battery icon to remind the user to change the battery.
* Fixed an issue where the transceiver might freeze while powering OFF.
### Note
To update the firmware
- Thoroughly read 17. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE of the ADVANCED MANUAL and follow the instructions displayed on the IC-705 LCD screen.
- Updating the firmware may initialize the transceiver's settings. Save your current settings before the update, and then write them back to keep the previous setting on the updated firmware.
The firmware will be updated to the following versions.
Main CPU: 1.11
Sub CPU: 1.01
DSP Program: 1.09
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.01
DV DSP: 1.02
GPS: 13196
Bluetooth: 1.12
WLAN: 2.0.0.0_2.2.0.6_3.11.1.0
## 1.10
2024년07월31일
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3058/
this is the first release