Icom IC-5100A Transceiver Firmware E3 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Icom IC-5100A Transceiver Firmware E3 Description

Improvements:

- The number of repeater lists, Your Call Sign and GPS memory has been increased.
Repeater list: from 1200 (30 groups) to 1500 (50 groups)
Your Call Sign: from 200 to 300
GPS memory: from 200 to 300
- Auto Dimmer condition settings are added to keep or cancel the function.
An item is added to allow you to increase or not increase the LCD backlight level when you push the PTT button.
 An item is added to allow you to increase or not increase the LCD backlight level when you receive a DV signal in the DV mode. 
- Bluetooth headset functions are added to select the desired [PTT] and microphone combination when the Bluetooth headset is used.
An option is added to transmit audio on the connected microphone by pushing the [PTT] on the Bluetooth headset.
An option is added to transmit audio on a Bluetooth headset by pushing the [PTT] on the connected microphone. 
- An option is added in the Tone function to select different tones separately in transmission and reception such as CTCSS, DTCS, tone frequency and code.
- An item is added to change the backlight brightness level according to the time setting.
- An item is added to mute the received audio on the SUB band when transmitting.
- An item is added to continuously display the power source voltage.
- The cooling fan control has been optimized.
- The previously selected Quick Menu screen item is displayed, even if the transceiver is turned OFF and then ON.
- A scan pauses when a short DV signal (Kerchunk) is received during the DV mode scan (Including the DR scan).
- The ID-5100 now displays the changed [TO] and [FROM] data on the DR screen when using the RS-MS1A.

Update:

- To set the added features in Release E3, use CS-5100 Revision 1.20.
- 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.
- You must update both the controller (front panel) and the transceiver at the same time.
- The following firmware have been updated:
CPU M to Version 1.20
CPU C to Version 1.20
DSP to Version 1.11
- If you update from Release E2 or earlier, you cannot downgrade to Release E2 or earlier again.

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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