The IC-F25SR two-way radio is the successor to the best selling IC-F22SR and retains the simplicity and functionality that made the original so popular. However, there have been some dramatic improvements, including a stronger construction to withstand rigorous usage. The IC-F25SR is also 5% lighter weighing only 300g. Welcome to the Icom America Download Database. Instruction manuals, brochures and other items are available by radio model. Use the links below to quickly navigate to a product category.
Icom USB 3.0 Supported
Changes in this version
Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 update) is now supported.
System requirements
To install the driver, the following hardware and software are required:
PC
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32/64 bit)
• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32/64 bit)* *Except for the “RT” version.
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64 bit)
• A USB 1.1,2.0, or 3.0 port
Cable
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• A USB cable
NOTE:
• I com is not responsible for problems using a PC with one of the above OSs installed.
• I n this installation guide, the above OSs are described as “Windows 10,” “Windows 8.1,” and “Windows 7.”
NOTE:
• Depending on the length of a 3rd party USB cable, the radio may not operate properly even if it is recognized by the PC. Use as short a cable as possible.
• Depending on the radio, the USB port shape may differ. If you use a 3rd party USB cable, confirm the port shape, before purchasing the cable.
• This guide is based on using a radio with a Mini-B type USB port.
USB driver downloading
The latest driver can be downloaded from here.
PRECAUTIONS
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Before installation
• When installing the driver, confirm Windows has completed its startup, and then log in as the administrator.
• Confirm no other applications are running.
• When a previous version driver is installed on your PC, the driver name “Silicon Laboratories CP210x USB to UART Bridge (Driver Removal)” is displayed on the Control Panel screen, as shown below. In this case, uninstall it before installing this driver.
• If the earlier version “Windows Driver Package – Silicon Laboratories Inc. (silabser) Ports” is installed, uninstall it manually before installing the latest driver.
After installation
• Uninstalling the USB driver
You cannot uninstall the USB driver for each individual unit. After uninstalling the USB driver, none of the radios that require this driver can be operated with the PC.
• When another radio is connected
The COM port number is automatically added after turning ON the radio’s power.
See “Uninstalling the driver” on page 12 Installation Guide for details.
The USB driver is not supported by the automatic recognition system, so NEVER connect the USB cable between the radio and the PC until AFTER the USB driver has been installed.
See “Driver installation” on page 3 Installation Guide for details.
• Once the driver is installed, a PC software can be used by just connecting the USB cable.
• Depending on your PC performance (OS, environment, and so on), the USB audio may be interrupted, or a control by the PC software may get delayed.
• If the CPU has a heavy load, the USB audio is easily interrupted.
• The settings of the installed audio player may be changed after connecting the radio to the PC.
• Icom is not responsible for improper operation when connecting the radio and the PC through a USB hub.
About compatible radios
The driver supports the following transceivers and receivers.
・IC-7100
・IC-7200
・IC-7300
・IC-7410
・IC-7600
・IC-7610
・IC-7850
・IC-7851
・IC-9100
・IC-R8600