Icom releases new firmware “Version 1.10” for IC-PW2
On August 20, 2024, Icom Inc. released new firmware, “Version 1.10,” for the HF+50MHz band 1kW linear amplifier “IC-PW2” on their website. According to the company’s announcement, the update includes two items: “When an Icom exciter is connected, a setting item has been added to turn the IC-PW2 power on/off by operating the exciter’s power key,” and “Other minor changes have been made.”
This is the first new firmware release for the IC-PW2 since Version 1.03 on June 25, 2024. The contents of the new firmware announced this time are as follows:
●New firmware for IC-PW2 (Version 1.10)
Major changes from Version 1.03:
-Added a setting item to turn the IC-PW2 power on/off by operating the power key of the exciter when connected to our exciter.
-Other minor changes
The IC-PW2 firmware can be updated using an SD card (please check the instruction manual). After updating the firmware, the version information will be displayed as follows:
Main CPU: 1.10
Front CPU: 1.10
Related links:
・Firmware/driver download ・IC-PW2 (Icom)
・IC-PW2 specification change notice (Icom)