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Changes from Version 1.24

[Spectrum scope is improved]
- A Scroll mode that can seamlessly change the displaying scope range, depending on the operating frequency, is added.
- A popup screen that displays when SPAN or EDGE change is added.
- The number of FIX EDGE memories is expanded to 4.
- Each band independently memorizes the Reference level.
- Improved the Scope function of the RS-BA1.

[Preset function is added for FT8 operation]
-A Preset function that can set each operation is added.

[Other changes]
- A Front Key Customization function that can change the function of [VOX/BK-IN], [AUTOTUNE/AFC], and [TONE/RX>CS] is added.
- A MIC Key Customization function that can change the function of [UP] and [DOWN] is added.
- A Touch function is added to the GPS icon.
- The "ddd.dddd°" format is added for the Latitude/Longitude display.
- While operating in the Data mode, the receive tone control is deactivated.
- A menu item that can return to the normal mode is added to the QUICK MENU of Terminal Mode and Access Point Mode.
- Fixed an issue where the time may not be displayed in the GPS POSITION screen.

Refer to INFORMATION IC-9700 Version 1.30 for details.

The compatible programming software for firmware update Version 1.30 can be downloaded here.

The Scroll mode for the RS-BA1 Version 2 software will be added to Version 2.30.

To update the firmware

• ・Thoroughly read UPDATING THE FIRMWARE of the ADVANCED MANUAL and follow the instructions displayed on the IC-9700 LCD screen.
• ・This update initializes the transceiver's settings when updating from a firmware earlier than version 1.30. Save your current settings before updating the firmware, and then write it back to keep the previous setting on the updated firmware.
• ・The firmware will be updated to the following versions.
•     Main CPU: 1.30
      Sub CPU: 1.00
      Front CPU: 1.00
      FPGA Program: 1.07
      FPGA Data: 1.00
      DV DSP: 1.06

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