IC-7100 from A to Z #6 Updating the rig's firmware

[@JackKirk-gf6or]

Thank you for your videos. I bought a IC-7100 from QRZ and am enjoying your clear descriptions of the radio functions.

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Great to hear!

[@abtechgroup]

Did the update - thanks for the info. Only difference for me was the drivers in the Remote control package for the drivers is very different - and results in an Icom icon in device manager for win 10. 73

[@kennethmcdougall6668]

I have just ordered the 7100 from Nevada so I will be watching all your videos to help me operate it. Very good videos thank you

[@jimmievetor5008]

I happened on your channel abt the IC7100 and I just happen to have a new one in the box next to me. I have to say your instruction videos are as good as I have ever seen and at almost 80 I’ve seen a few. At my age learning these new rigs after being away from ham radio for several years due to health I need good instruction. I can’t get antennas up so I figured I’ll go mobile I can handle installing those antennas and I liked the looks of this radio. Over the years I have been sorry to see a lag in local on air participation of the Hams almost every place I’ve lived in the last 10 years. With the ease of entry into ham radio I would have thought the airwaves would be crowded on 2meters which is all I could use but from Indiana to Kansas to Ohio the radio mostly ID. Thank you.

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Hi Jimmie. Thank you for the kind words. I have found activity is a large mix depending on the area. 2 meters is definitely less active than it used to be, but around the Kansas City area, the repeaters have a fair amount of activity with nets at least. With the world situation of more people being at home in 2020, it seems like HF activity has increased quite a bit. I’m glad you’re finding the videos helpful. Hopefully we’ll meet up on the air one day. 73, Tom

[@K4SRF]

I did the update back April 2020, and it was painless.

[@Ben--David]

Even in the first video you taught me stuff. Granted I am a new Tech and just started using the IC-7100 last week. But you teach me something new with every episode. I did check and mine already had the latest firmware. But you taught me how to check it!

[@xsailor1970]

Hi Tom, My 7100 arrives on Friday and it will be my first radio that’s not a HT. Thanks so much for this video series I am very much looking forword to learning more about my new radio and the HAM world. I just have had my Tech license for a month or so & I’m studying for the General next month. Great videos! 73 KO4FBR

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Good luck on your next test and enjoy the radio!

[@decreasingmass4577]

thanx for the video, just got a 7100 and did the firmware update, mint radio, has brilliant ears too.. 73's de m0yyo

[@tonyd6884]

Liked and Subscribed. Thanks for the video I’m getting ready to update my 7100.

[@randomstuff3672]

Great Series. I am considering this radio. Thank you for posting.

[@donaldsmith3048]

When doing the UP DATE, I do that with a fully charged large battery. I sometimes get small power blinks. I have my power supply and battery connected with a box that changes the battery from my power supply and power the radio and auto switch between power supply and battery.

[@Winstonsdad1956]

Have you covered the internal meters in the 7100, like the SWR meter? If not, are you going to show them in a video? I am learning a lot about this unit from your videos, so please keep them coming!

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Hi Steve. We recently moved and I've been off the air while we get settled in. I will be posting more videos on the 7100 soon. 73, Tom

[@okieiam7236]

Good stuff

[@StanCook]

Hey Tom, It's been a month since the last video. I hope you are okay. I gave up on the download problem with not having a Windows machine. I hate like hell having to buy a Windows machine but the HAM world is still back in the last century so I broke down and found an El Cheapo "refreshed" tower from Amazon arriving this week. Now I will be able to program my DMR radios and updates for the Icom 7100. Thanks for all you do.

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Hi Stan. Thanks for the kind words and for your concern. We recently bought a house and the whole move, boxing, unboxing, getting stuff setup has taken way more time than I was planning on. (I really should have known better). More videos coming soon...

[@StanCook]

@@HamRadioA2Z Outstanking Tom. I feel better. Life is so crazy now and the last I heard you were RVing. I worry about friends and try to check on one a day. We have never met or talked but I consider you a friend. I moved from Hawaii after 43 years in 2001 back to the Pacific Northwest. I just changed my call from KH6JMK to WA7SDC. Glad you are safe and enjoy the new house. 73.

[@frederickschenk6854]

I pushed the DR button 3 or 4 times before I got my eyes in sync with my finger. It ended up working fine.

[@craftofbusiness6395]

Thanks for this series. I've had a 7100 for several years and love the rig. It's amazing how much it does. Your series is helping me with many features that were not clear in the manuals. Do you address the internal "sound card" which I understand it has, but does not seem to be covered in the manual. I have tried to use FLDIGI, but can't seem to get the sound to link up. Suggestions? KM6OTE

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Hi. Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful. The two latest videos in the IC-7100 series, #12 & #13, cover exactly what you're looking for. Here are links to each video: IC 7100 A to Z #12: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYS2oquBidirrbM IC 7100 A to Z #13: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKbGf4qKZbaKe9k

[@melming8751]

What program do you use to record your programs? I love them!!!

[@HamRadioA2Z]

I am using Pinnacle Studio version 23.

[@davemitchell116]

I bought a new 7100 last month (Dec '20) and it has the latest versions (the ones in this vid) already in it. Just to let you know.

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Congratulations on the new rig!

[@maxy7471]

Thank you very much for you helpfull video.. i did the update load, so i have last firmware version on my IC 7100. Buti just have a persistent problem with the SSB.(only SSB Peak,FM is powerfull) in fact, I fail to output more than 50 watts of peak power. it seems that it is necessary to intervene by installing a component, to solve this problem. . do you have any information? or was the update sufficient for you? thank you in advance. 73!

[@davidlong5594]

I appreciate your videos very much. I just got the Icom 7300 and I'm learning a lot from you. My computer is connected to my 7300 with a formatted SD card. How do I upload the latest version of firmware to it?

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Hi David. Congratulations on the new rig! I have thought about doing a video on updating the 7300, but I keep waiting for Icom to update the firmware. I just checked the icom website and the latest version is still from July of 2018. So, if you just got your rig, I'm sure it has the latest firmware. If you want to check for firmware updates, you can look here: www.icomamerica.com/en/downloads/default.aspx?Category=615

[@joewilson2258]

I will be happy when you tell about saving the different frequencies and especially the vhf/uhf repeater frequencies other than the dstar repeaters .

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Hi Joe. I will be covering the memories in more detail, but in video #2 I do show how to program an analog, FM repeater into memory. You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZiymWOEmN-GqJI Thanks for watching. 73, Tom

[@RESISTAGE]

can anyone tell me if these are now coming with a fix for known low transmit power? I'm considering this radio but curious if icom came up with a solution or its all on us.

[@StanCook]

So, have we once again purchased a radio that can only be upgraded using Windows? Since I just purchased his one I guess I will just not worry about it.

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Hi Stan. I'm afraid so. I realized after I recorded this that I never mentioned that in the video and I should have. I use Windows exclusively at work and my main machine at home has Windows 10. So it isn't an issue for me, but I do understand the frustration. I was just listening to another ham radio podcast, Linux in the Ham Shack, the other day and the hosts were complaining that the Yaesu Fusion PC software only runs on Windows also. Hopefully the radio manufacturers will give more consideration to multi-platform software. 73, Tom

[@StanCook]

@@HamRadioA2Z Thanks Tom, it is outstanding what you do. You started me to the 7300 and now the 7100. I have the same problem with DMR. I don't know why every company in the world make programs for both. HAM, somehow is stuck on Windows. I have been on Macs since Widows Vista forced me to Mac. Tom, I have a question. I got programming the 2 meters into the 7100 as the split is automatic. On the 440 I can't figure out the +5 split. It does not seem to be automatic like 2 meters.

[@k7wjh]

Did you have to install the USB driver before you hooked your USB cable for the update ?

[@HamRadioA2Z]

I didn't. I use the USB connection with my 7100 and my 7300 all the time, so that part was already done.

[@tonysalvador9845]

So the ES5 update is OK to install on ANY older version of FW?

[@HamRadioA2Z]

Hi Tony. I assume you mean E5. Yes, as far as I know, you can install it regardless of what older firmware may be in the radio.

[@nivid01]

Get urself a proper touch screen pen with the soft part at the front so we don’t have to keep looking at the pocket clip which obscures what ur pointing to. It’s commonsense mate!

[@reninthebountyhunterreninr246]

try to talk on 6 meter band and u will hear me and my friends