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General
The IC-7700’s firmware can be updated if desired. By
updating the firmware, new function(s) can be added
and the improvement of performance parameters can
be obtained.
2 methods of firmware update are available: one uses
the USB flash drive, and the other uses a PC. You
can choose either methods according to your PC ca-
pabilities.
• When only one PC connected to the Internet is
available
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Refer to
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Preparation (p. 16-3) and
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Firmware
update— USB flash drive (p. 16-4)
• When two or more PCs connected to the Internet
are available and they are connected to a LAN
(Local Area Network)
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Refer to
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Preparation (p. 16-3) and either
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Fir mware update— PC (p. 16-6) or
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Firmware update— USB flash drive (p. 16-4)
Ask your dealer or distributor about how to update the
firmware if you have no PC.
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Firmware confirmation
The firmware version of the IC-7700 can be confirmed
during turning power ON.
• The firmware version appears at the right bottom corner.
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Caution
CAUTION: NEVER
turn the transceiver power OFF
while updating the firmware.
You can turn the transceiver power OFF only when
the transceiver displays that rebooting is required.
If you turn the transceiver power OFF, or if a power
failure occurs during updating, the transceiver
firmware will be corrupted and you will have to send
the transceiver back to the nearest Icom distributor for
repair. This type of repair is out of warranty even if the
warranty period is still valid.
Recommendation!
Backing up the settings and/or memory contents to
the USB flash drive before starting the firmware up-
date is recommended.
Settings and/or memory contents will be lost or re-
turned to default settings when the firmware update is
performed.
At least one available USB (2.0 or 1.1) port is
required to copy the downloaded firmware file.
An Ethernet card/board (10 BASE-T/100 BASE TX
compatible) is required when updating the firmware
from the PC.
The USB hub and Ethernet card/board are not sup-
plied by Icom.
Ask your PC dealer about a USB hub and an
Ethernet card/board for details.
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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
2.00
Firmware
version
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