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ICOM IC-F50V(11) Firmware Upgrade

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radiotec117

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I have an IC-F50V which has firmware version 3.6 in it. I have programming software version 3.1.1. After reading here on the forum, I know the software is not compatible with the radio. My question is this: Can I flash this radio's firmware from version 3.6 up to version 3.6.1 or 3.6.2? If so, does anyone have a source where I can get the firmware flashing program?

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radiotec117

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Update

I contacted an Icom dealer and got the radio upgraded to 3.6.2. The features added are additional alert tone options for when the radio receives a valid selective call or call alert using 2 tone, or other signalling types. I'm told the purpose of this option was to mimic the sounds a Motorola pager makes when receiving a call. Thank you to all who contributed to previous posts on this topic.
 

hbltzll

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Need help ASAP

Can anybody help me on how to get my radio programmed. I think it's software issue but it's driving me crazy. It's icom f50v model MDC LMR
Revision 3.6

I have CS-F50V MM Revision 3.1.1 software. The problem is it will read from the radio, it just won't wrote to it. HELP! Please.
 

MrMelde

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Does anyone know of an online dealer that would be able to send or sell me the firmware update for the F50V? My closest dealer is 2 hours away and they are closed when I am off work.
 
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