You are on it! Top channel for the 7300! Just got my radio a week ago and have been binge-watching your A-Z series. Thanks for your hard work putting these presentations together.
Thank you, Tom, for another superb instructional video on the IC-7300. Your work is very much appreciated and I look forward to the next one. 73, Bob, AI6ZG
Based on your great video I updated the firmware on my IC-7300 and IC-9700. Your pointing out the save settings was great advice! Thank You. 73 de N2LRB
@@Capecodham Burt fast forward to timeline 18:25 on the video clip above and you will hear him say there will be a part 2. Hope that answers your question.
Thanks OM. I followed your very good video. So many people rush through their step by steps, but I can follow you in real time. Thanks again. de K2PMD.
Hi Fred. Thanks for the comment. I’ve seen similar comments several times over a couple years. I have gone back and played my videos on TH-cam several times after seeing these. I hear everything fine with my computer at normal volume. So, not sure what is going on. In any case I’ll try to look into it further.
Thanks Tom. I will use Scroll mode always. Hated center mode and loosing the pointer. Good thing I didn't complaiant or they would not have fixed it :)
I noticed the kHz up in the right corner of the screen also like my IC-705. The scope scroll is great because I hated that scope out of range message or maybe that didn't change? I like to attempt to listen to CB radio but there is no scope. Maybe this doesn't help though. I'll check it out. Did they fix the Scope in the IC-705 in this last update?
Yes. I wish there was a better (easier) option for dimming. I find bright backlight way too bright for nighttime use. Then when I dim it, I have trouble seeing it during the day. It is a pain to have to work through the set menus each time. I have an idea for a fix that may be in an upcoming video. Stay tuned…
Hi Tom, am i right in saying if you have no particular personal settings i the ic 7300, like memory channels and stuff like that, when you update it can you go straight into the update firmware file and not worry about saving old settings etc....F
Hi Tom, do you know what causes the horizontal interference lines on your spectrum display? I have the same issue and have failed to track it down. It happens on mine, even running from battery and house isolated from the mains grid.
I have a IC 7300 with 1.3 firmware. Also is has the menu and audio directions in Japanese. Will the 1.4 firmware fix this program or do I need to do more programing to get the radio into English?
The 1.4 update is not related to the display language. So you need to set that back to English manually. To do this, press the MENU button. Then select SET mode. It is the bottom, right option on the menu screen. Then select DISPLAY options. That will be the 4th option down from the top. Display Language is the very last option on the display menu. So scroll all the way to the bottom. Then tap that option and you should be able to select English
I don’t imagine you’re stupid at all. Everyone learns and thinks differently. Many people probably wish there was a contest filter button. One way to avoid contest traffic is to stay on the WARC bands ( 30M 17M 12M). Contests don’t use those bands.
@@HamRadioA2Z Neither does anyone else. 30 is almost vacant, 17 is sparse and 12 is dead. I made changes on, "Normal" but when I try and save them is asks me if I want to delete them. Can I widen AM to 3+ Khz?
Thx for the overview Tom. Do you know what happens to the N1MM external 'Scope' when the IC-7300 has the new 1.4 update. Does it mirror the Scroll features ? I am just wondering if that N1MM display feature breaks if I do the update from 1.3 to 1.4. Having the larger Waterfall on my Laptop has been a real asset.
hi i enjoy all of your a-z ic-7300 videos thank you so much. here is my question. I am a general license brand new ham and like to set the band edges (1 of the 4) to the frequency's i can use as a general licensee, works fine except for the 6Meter band. it does not let me set an edge from 50.100 to 54.000? is there a work around thank you very much :-)
Updating the firmware will reset all of the previous owners settings to factory default, so no need for you to backup the settings data prior to your initial firmware update. Good idea to save backup files along the way as you personalise your settings. I'd suggest you save the factory defaults immediately after updating the firmware, making it easy to start again from scratch if need be. If you're not already aware, one thing not mentioned in this video is the need to format the SD card using the Format option under SD Card in the 7300's Setting menu before loading the card into the device you have the downloaded/extracted firmware file saved.
Thank you for this well made video! But I do have a question. Is REF really the frequency calibration? I think REF is the reference level of the band spectrum!?
Hi Uwe. There is a REF for the spectrum scope reference level. However, the REF that the warning refers to is the REF Adjust setting that you will find under the Set -> Function menus. The REF Adjust setting allows you to calibrate the internal reference frequency for the radio. It is a number from 1 to 100 and each radio may have a different number from the factory calibration.
I so appreciate your tutorials. I would appreciate it if you could slow down a tiny bit and try to keep your hand from blocking the view of which button you are selecting. I’m computer illiterate, and need to clearly understand each step. And again, I-love-your-work! N8STN
Just updated to 1.41 and am watching once again your great videos. wb8bra here, and you are the reason I got this great radio in the first place.
Another great video. I'm now updated to 1.40m Thanks Tom
Tom is fantastic. I love the clear descriptions. I just got IC 7300. His videos are very good.
You are on it! Top channel for the 7300! Just got my radio a week ago and have been binge-watching your A-Z series. Thanks for your hard work putting these presentations together.
TOM , One of the best descriptive, tutorial on the update for the 7300 on the net that I found . OUSTANDING! .....Thank You
Very helpful as always. My radio updated successfully to new firmware thanks to Tom’s clear instructions.
Tom, another one of your easy, descriptive, tutorials. Thanks again!
Thank you for all you have so kindly shared, your help and advice is appreciated,
Tom--Nice, smooth video telling me exactly what I needed to know in order to upgrade the firmware in my IC-7300.
Excellent video, very helpful. Just upgraded firmware 1.41
Tom, thank you so much for your series. You are really good at these vids.
Thank you, Tom, for another superb instructional video on the IC-7300. Your work is very much appreciated and I look forward to the next one.
73, Bob, AI6ZG
Fantastic video.....THANK YOU! You made this so easy I just followed along with you. I’m all updated and learning the new tools. Good job!
As always, nice job and thank you. Looking forward to #2. 73
Looking forward to part 2. I thought it would have been up on your channel by now ...
Thanks very much Tom for the most precise explanation. 73
Thx Tom, always great easy to understand and follow videos 👍
Thank you Tom for the excellent well made tutorials.
Glad you like them!
Great step-by-step, Tom. Thanks...just the right amount of information. Very easy to follow along! 73
Thank you so much for going through this step by step. My 7300 is now up to date because of you. Thank you again. 73 KG7LOI
I like your way you make it more easy for me, thanx & 73’s
Excellent video and tutorial Tom. Look forward to your A - Z vlogs. K6PX
Thank you so much for a very well put together video. I was able installed today. Enjoy all your videos.
Thank you from one Tom to another! Well done video!
Based on your great video I updated the firmware on my IC-7300 and IC-9700. Your pointing out the save settings was great advice! Thank You. 73 de N2LRB
Thanks Tom, great explanations, easy to understand
Thanks for the walkthrough. FYI, you're audio on the video is about 13 db too low. I had to crank up the volume here to hear it.
Thank you, Tom! As usual a great and really appreciated tutorial. Best to you and your family for 2021. W2RSB | F4WCM
looking forward to part 2 of this video series on the Firmware update for the IC-7300 and its features etc.
part 2?
@@Capecodham Burt fast forward to timeline 18:25 on the video clip above and you will hear him say there will be a part 2. Hope that answers your question.
Thanks for your efforts! Just updated my radio with out a hitch. Just followed your lead. THANKS
Thanks Tom de AB8AS
MUCH appreciated!
Great instructions - works like a champ!
Excellent review. Thank you.
Hi Tom, firmware update 7300, done all as you said took about 5 minutes works fine, thanks....Fred g4vvq
Thanks OM. I followed your very good video. So many people rush through their step by steps, but I can follow you in real time. Thanks again. de K2PMD.
Love the name of the Channel!!! Subscribed on that alone! 73, Doug/W7MEX
Big thank you Sir! 73!
After I updated to 1.40 FT8 no longer worked on control? Cat?
This guy is a true legend.
Thank you for this, great video! 73
Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for the info.
Thanks Tom, Appreciate
pa2leo
Hi Tom i have to agree with man below, sound is abit quiet, i have to turn mine up to max to hear it...
Hi Fred. Thanks for the comment. I’ve seen similar comments several times over a couple years. I have gone back and played my videos on TH-cam several times after seeing these. I hear everything fine with my computer at normal volume. So, not sure what is going on. In any case I’ll try to look into it further.
@@HamRadioA2Z Hi Tom, it seemed more on the first one when you had the screen shot of yourself in the picture, after that it did go up....F
Holy cow! Did everyone that owns an icom 7300 do a firmware update video?
Maybe. But, how many people did 3? 😉
Thanks Tom. I will use Scroll mode always. Hated center mode and loosing the pointer. Good thing I didn't complaiant or they would not have fixed it :)
Thank You so much, Tom. You make this stuff easy and at my age I need it. 73 WA7SDC. 😀👍
I noticed the kHz up in the right corner of the screen also like my IC-705. The scope scroll is great because I hated that scope out of range message or maybe that didn't change? I like to attempt to listen to CB radio but there is no scope. Maybe this doesn't help though. I'll check it out. Did they fix the Scope in the IC-705 in this last update?
Wish the ic-7100 would get an update. They could do so much more with the menus like add dimming to the quick menu for a mobile radio.
Yes. I wish there was a better (easier) option for dimming. I find bright backlight way too bright for nighttime use. Then when I dim it, I have trouble seeing it during the day. It is a pain to have to work through the set menus each time.
I have an idea for a fix that may be in an upcoming video. Stay tuned…
thanks for the clear explenation and 73 de4z5ys
Has an interface btwn the 7300 and a small Galaxy tablet been tested/designed for WSJT? You are the real answer man :^)
Thanks Tom, Appreciate
Another great video. I have the green arrows but I don't have the yellow arrows when you go out of the band. I can't find what that show. Thanks.
Hi Tom, am i right in saying if you have no particular personal settings i the ic 7300, like memory channels and stuff like that, when you update it can you go straight into the update firmware file and not worry about saving old settings etc....F
Hi Fred. Yes, that’s correct. You only need to save settings if you have something that you want or need to save.
Ok thanks Tom, enjoyes all your videos
Another great video Tom!
Nice update video - Thanks Tom
Can't I go to Icom America to get this?
Hi Tom, do you know what causes the horizontal interference lines on your spectrum display? I have the same issue and have failed to track it down. It happens on mine, even running from battery and house isolated from the mains grid.
Hi Tom......................THANKS for the INFO...........73s
Great stuff Tom. Love it. Dave, W7DGJ
Thanks for the Video, Good Info
Hi there. IC-7300 Firmaware 1.40. Can I update directly from v. 1.21 to 1.40?
I have a IC 7300 with 1.3 firmware. Also is has the menu and audio directions in Japanese. Will the 1.4 firmware fix this program or do I need to do more programing to get the radio into English?
The 1.4 update is not related to the display language. So you need to set that back to English manually.
To do this, press the MENU button. Then select SET mode. It is the bottom, right option on the menu screen. Then select DISPLAY options. That will be the 4th option down from the top. Display Language is the very last option on the display menu. So scroll all the way to the bottom. Then tap that option and you should be able to select English
Is there a button to filter out contests?
I upgraded per your instructions, stupid people like me needed it the way you did it.
I don’t imagine you’re stupid at all. Everyone learns and thinks differently. Many people probably wish there was a contest filter button. One way to avoid contest traffic is to stay on the WARC bands ( 30M 17M 12M). Contests don’t use those bands.
@@HamRadioA2Z Neither does anyone else. 30 is almost vacant, 17 is sparse and 12 is dead.
I made changes on, "Normal" but when I try and save them is asks me if I want to delete them.
Can I widen AM to 3+ Khz?
I waited the whole video for you to talk about the dang blasted multi-function button.
Thx for the overview Tom. Do you know what happens to the N1MM external 'Scope' when the IC-7300 has the new 1.4 update. Does it mirror the Scroll features ? I am just wondering if that N1MM display feature breaks if I do the update from 1.3 to 1.4. Having the larger Waterfall on my Laptop has been a real asset.
hi i enjoy all of your a-z ic-7300 videos thank you so much.
here is my question. I am a general license brand new ham and like to set the band edges (1 of the 4) to the frequency's i can use as a general licensee, works fine except for the 6Meter band. it does not let me set an edge from 50.100 to 54.000? is there a work around thank you very much :-)
The largest span that the spectrum scope can show is 1Mhz. So for 6 meters you need to divide the band up into 1Mhz segments.
@@HamRadioA2Z that is an awesome idea. Thank you so much and i keep watch your videos. Thanks again 😊
Thanks for taking the time and trouble, excellent tutorial. (g4ylb)
Thanks Tom!
Excellent!! Thanks!
I bought a used 7300, is there a factory reset option I can do to clear out any settings the previous owner had? Then I'll update the firmware. Thanks
Updating the firmware will reset all of the previous owners settings to factory default, so no need for you to backup the settings data prior to your initial firmware update.
Good idea to save backup files along the way as you personalise your settings. I'd suggest you save the factory defaults immediately after updating the firmware, making it easy to start again from scratch if need be.
If you're not already aware, one thing not mentioned in this video is the need to format the SD card using the Format option under SD Card in the 7300's Setting menu before loading the card into the device you have the downloaded/extracted firmware file saved.
awesome...well done video
Tom, could you please boost your audio level when recording these? 73 de N0RCN
Great video.. thanks
super cool thank you!
only thing keeping the IC-7300 from being a perfect HF radio.... IQ out over the USB port. Can't wait to get my own, very soon I hope
this helps. thnx
Thank you for this well made video! But I do have a question. Is REF really the frequency calibration? I think REF is the reference level of the band spectrum!?
Hi Uwe. There is a REF for the spectrum scope reference level. However, the REF that the warning refers to is the REF Adjust setting that you will find under the Set -> Function menus. The REF Adjust setting allows you to calibrate the internal reference frequency for the radio. It is a number from 1 to 100 and each radio may have a different number from the factory calibration.
Again, thank you very much!
Dave,
Thanks,
Steve KI0KY
Looking forward for the next video. Thank you. 73
I so appreciate your tutorials. I would appreciate it if you could slow down a tiny bit and try to keep your hand from blocking the view of which button you are selecting. I’m computer illiterate, and need to clearly understand each step. And again, I-love-your-work! N8STN
Very nice
Thank you sir. 73 WA6MOW
I couldn't hear you. The volume is soooooo low....
Do you work on Radios?
Hi. No. Sorry, but I don’t do repair or modification work on radios. (Other than my own, occasionally)
Thanks
Thank you Tom!! de EA6VY