Icom 7300 Firmware V1.40 – 3 Big Improvements
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1. Icom 7300 Scope Scroll Mode
This is something we have all been waiting for, scroll mode added in the Icom 7300 firmware. Instead of having to change edges or spans to find our frequency indicator (line) on the Icom 7300, the scope now will scroll over automatically. I like how they improved this.
Touch [CENT/FIX] for 1 second to select the Scroll mode. See the video below.
In addition to adding scroll they also increased the maximum number of Fixed Edges for each
band from 3 to 4.
2. PRESET Menu
[PRESET] is added to the second page of the MENU screen. You can save a combination of settings to quickly change, depending on your operating needs.
I am using the default (normal and FT8 with some changes) until I can think of other ways to use it. See the screen captures below.
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Note: When creating a preset, don't forget to "Write" the settings. See last screen capture from above. If you load a Preset and change bands it unloads automatically. If you power the radio off the Preset will unload.
Note: For digital mode Presets you will still need to manually turn off NB, NR and set AGC to fast or off.
What I find better than the Icom 7300 PRESET Menu is the HRD DM780 preset for digital operation. I did a video a while back, so if you use HRD and DM780 that may be better for you. See: DM780 Macros - Quickly Set Your Radio for Digital Mode Operation
3. Multi-function Dial
I don't know how many hams have complained about radios that don't have a power knob for easy access to adjusting power, but Icom just fixed that with Icom 7300 Firmware V1.40.
When the Multi-function menu is closed, MULTI can be enabled to adjust functions by pushing or touching the item for 1 second on the Multi-function menus. The function is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
I am using mine to control the RF PWR.
Icom 7300 Firmware V1.40 Video
5 Minute Firmware Update
Thank you
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73,
Rich,K0PIR
How are you using the Presets and Multi-knob? Please post your comments below.
Resources:
New Firmware Icom 7300 v1.30 | Icom 7610 v1.10 Cautions
DM780 Macros - Quickly Set Your Radio for Digital Mode Operation
At this moment i havn’t installed 1.40 bcse MY own most important thing for an update is the missing 60m BAND Button – how can it be that one BAND is still not there? Like an car that don’t hve the the 2nd gear and it seams that no one missed it than myself …. ..
Hello and thank you for commenting. I don’t know why they don’t add that band for you. Ask in groups.io where the Icom 7300 forum is. Maybe someone there will know.
Best 73!
They also appear to have fixed my pet peeve: Response of the audio gain dial. Now there is a much smother response at low volume levels.
Thanks for the info Kenneth!
73,
K0PIR
Did not find a hint that now the 60m Band Button is implemented. Can it be that no one than me is missing that ? – Are all the hams driving a car where the 2nd or 3rd gear is not there ? …. ..
You can program the channels or frequencies as a memory channel. Once there, you can scroll up or down the 60M band.
Mike that’s an excellent idea. Thank you for commenting here.
73,
Rich, K0PIR
Have a strange happening on FT8. Works great on 10,15,20,80 meters. But on 40 meters it says an input error. I don’t understand; it was working great and then all of a sudden no 40 meters. What should I look for? Thanks for all of you great videos
Hi Francis,
Thank you! Good to hear from you and thanks for commenting here.
Could it be a Windows issue. Look under “microphone privacy settings.” See if “Allow apps to access your microphone” is enabled.
Sometimes just restarting everything will take care of it. Check the Audio tab in WSJT-X to.
Rich, K0PIR
I can’t seem to get Winlink to transmit using either VARA HF or Ardop under the new firmware regardless of what settings I adjust. I tried the default preset and FT8 preset just to see what would happen. I finally had to downgrade back to 1.30 and all was well. Anyone else having trouble with Winlink under 1.40?
Hi Dirk,
Good to hear from you and thanks for commenting here.
It is probably just a setting in the Preset. Check DATA MOD, it should be USB.
If you loaded your old settings from a backup, could it have been an old backup without the proper settings?
GL and Good DX!
73,
Rich, K0PIR
Nice article, Rich. Thanks for posting.
I believe the Power Setting (under “Multi”) is not new, but the other items surely are and very handy.
Hi Lyn,
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting here.
I’m looking forward to getting home and getting on AM again.
GL and good DX.
73,
Rich, K0PIR
I notice a significant increase in audio distortion after applying the update. Anyone else notice this?
Hi Greg,
Nice to hear from you and I have not noticed it. If anything turns up I’ll post it here.
73,
Rich, K0PIR
Where can I get this firmware if the japan website is down?
Hi Steve,
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting here. That’s a real good question. They are most likely using a CDN (world wide content delivery network) that will keep the site up in the event of a catastrophic failure. I am just assuming that since it is such a big company.
Do you need a file?
Best wishes and best 73!
I’ve got a problem I finally upgraded our club 7300 to 1.42 from 1.30. I’d like to eliminate/minimize the use of SD cards by using the new Preset button on the 2nd Menu screen.
Here’s the problem. I loaded an FT8 setup from the SD card. Rebooted the 7300. Selected #3 Preset and edited. Edited the Preset memory and changed the name to Tom. Selected Write. However, after a Power On/Power Off cycle, the preset no longer exists.
I’ve re-loaded the firmware from the card, but the problem still exists.
Any ideas?
Hi Tom,
It’s nice to hear from you and thanks for commenting here.
I’d try again and make sure you see “Save to the Preset Memory” and then you should be able to see the green check mark beside it when it’s active. Page 13-6 of the full manual.
Your SDCard is writeable?
GL and 73,
Rich, KØPIR
Thanks Rich. I’ll try your steps at my next club station visit.
But why the question about the SD card? Yes it is writable, but I am trying to save to the Preset memory, not to the card.
/Tom
K6IGY
Okay Tom. After you “save preset to memory” and write it, backup your settings to the SDCard. Pg 8-4 in full manual. I don’t have my 7300 with me to try and recreate the issue, but I believe saving to the SD card at least you can recover easily.
Let me know how it goes 73 and good DX!