Icom IC-7300 Transceiver Firmware 1.12

Improvements:

- Audio processing improvement in SSB mode transmission
- Minor graphic update

To update the firmware

- An SD card or an SDHC card is required.
- Format the card in the IC-7300 before using it for the update. (First, save any data that is on the card, if necessary.)
- Unzip and save the downloaded firmware file in "IC-7300" folder that is on the card.
- Save the transceiver’s data onto a separate card before doing the update. It is possible that your data could get lost or corrupted during the update. 
- Never turn OFF the transceiver power during the update.
- The firmware will be updated to the following versions:
Main CPU: 1.13
DSP Program: 1.07
DSP Data: 1.00
FPGA: 1.12

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.