Icom IC-5100A Transceiver Firmware E2 Download

Posted at December 31, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Icom IC-5100A Transceiver Firmware E2 Description

Improvements:

- DV Fast Data is now supported.
- The Near Repeater Search function is improved.
- Tone squelch (TSQL) is now supported when using FM repeaters in the DR function.
- The [TONE] FUNC key is now displayed when using FM repeaters in the DR function. (Only ID-5100E)
- A “to me: Alarm/High Tone” option is added in the Standby Beep function, and is set as the default.
- The RX History screen default is changed from call signs to names.
- The RX History screen setting is now stored.
- A function is added in the DV mode to display the distance that is in the recorded audio files, between you and the other stations.
- A GPS Record Sentence option is added in GPS Logger.
- An External GPS option is added to GPS Select in GPS Setting to support an external GPS input from the DATA jack.
- The Save and Load speed of icf setting files and CSV repeater list files to/from an SD card is faster.
- Beep tones sound when pushing the headset PTT on a non-Icom Bluetooth headset.

Update:

- An OPC-2350LU, OPC-1529R or OPC-2218LU is required to install the firmware update. To use the OPC-2218LU for the first time, a USB driver is required.
- CAUTION: You MUST first save your transceiver's data onto an SD card or to your PC using the CS-5100 cloning software. ALL the transceiver's data will be erased during the update.
- Never turn OFF the equipment power or disconnect the data communication cable during the update.
- The following firmware have been updated:
CPU M to Version 1.10
CPU C to Version 1.10
DSP to Version 1.10

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. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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