IC9100 new firmware released 1/8/13 now E2.

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As of today, 1 August 2013, IC-9100 Firmware Rev. E2 is now downloadable form the Icom Japan website.

In addition, cloning software CS-9100 Rev. 1.01 is downloadable.

http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/

It is recommended that IC-9100 owners upgrade their radios to the latest firmware rev. level.

The improvements listed for FW Rev. E2 are as follows:

Improvements
1.Fixed an audio problem when switching the band while receiving in the FM mode.

2.Fixed a DTCS and tone squelch decoding problem when receiving in the 9600bps mode.

3.Fixed an improper S-meter indication problem when the mode is changed while receiving.

** I wrote a small blog about the upgrade. it was simple

http://www.vk3bq.com/2013/08/02/icom-ic ... re-update/

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CHECKING THE VERSION NUMBER OF THE FIRMWARE INSTALLED ON THE
IC-9100 and IC-7410

1) Turn off the transceiver
2) Press and hold F4 and F5 while turning on the IC-9100. DO NOT
RELEASE F4 AND F5 UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE VESION RESULTS.
3) Results will appear at the bottom of the display


The latest versions should read (after E2 update)
NOTES:
1) F_# = Front (currently no updates) 3.01-000
2) M_# = Main (currently no updates) 3.42-E00
3) DM_# = DSP Main (Current version should read 3.05 (00))
4) DS_# = DSP Sub (Current version should read3.08 (00))