Icom ID-5100E Transceiver Firmware E3

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.

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

Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver

This will help if you installed a wrong driver

Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer