Icom have just announced an update to the firmware of the IC-705. As expected it's an easy upgrade via the memory card. The update seems to focus on VHF/UHF repeater functions and digital functions, but as ever they may be other hidden improvements.
Summary of update:
ICOM
Japan
Global
TOP Support Firmware / Software IC-705
Firmware Download
Download the old version
Download Type
Firmware
Model name
IC-705
Version
Version 1.40
Update
2025/08/21
Major changes
Changes from Version 1.32
-Improved the importing repeater list.
Supported importing repeater list while retaining the existing order.
-Added the ability to select other near repeaters using the dial after entering an access repeater using the Near Repeater Search function on the DR screen.
-Improved the Share Pictures function.
-Added the percentage display for the picture data received.
-Added the visibility of the received block.
-Improved so that a beep sounds after finishing the transmission using the DV Fast Data function.
-Added an option for the Digital Repeater Set function.
-Changed the display unit “m” from less than 1 km to less than 10 km on screens that display distance, such as the GPS position screen.
-Supported for microSDXC cards up to 256GB
Formatting on the transceiver is required.
Download is available from the Icom Japan website (in English).
73 Richard MM0RGM