Rugged RH5R-V2 programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the Rugged RH5R-V2 in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
Rugged programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the RH5R-V2
- 128 memory channels, numbered 1 to 128
- Channel names up to 7 characters
- Transmit power: Low 1.0W, High 5.0W
- Modes: FM, NFM
- Bands: 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
Can I update the firmware on the RH5R-V2?
Rugged firmware is updated by a dealer or service centre rather than by the owner. RH5R updates go through Rugged Radios' tech support department.
Rugged support at ruggedradios.com
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a Rugged RH5R-V2
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check Rugged RH5R-V2 is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the Rugged RH5R-V2?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the Rugged CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own Rugged RH5R-V2 driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the Rugged RH5R-V2 hold?
128, numbered 1 to 128 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the Rugged RH5R-V2?
Rugged firmware is updated by a dealer or service centre rather than by the owner. RH5R updates go through Rugged Radios' tech support department. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.