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[App_rpt] Some success!
by Asterisk Repeater Controler 31 Jul '08

31 Jul '08

Just an update. I did a bit of hacking of the ACID install scripts, edited them to take out some of the riskier parts, and then ran them to install Asterisk on the existing CentOS box. Now, Asterisk no longer segfaults. Just have to see about getting the chan_rtpdir link working, after ensuring that the version of chan_rtpdir matches the requirement on the other end. 73 de VK3JED http://vkradio.com

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[App_rpt] Test message
by Stephen Rodgers 31 Jul '08

31 Jul '08

Test

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[App_rpt] Configuration pointers
by Asterisk Repeater Controler 30 Jul '08

30 Jul '08

I've finally got Asterisk running, and it is registering with the AllStar network. Only problem is getting the local side working. At this time, I am not running any local radio hardware, just want to run a nailed up link using chan_rtpdir. Does anyone have any pointers for setting up this configuration. I am currently running version 0.2 of the driver, but can easily upgrade to 0.5 (and the have appropriate upgrade ready for the other end). Just didn't want to change too many things at once. :) 73 de VK3JED http://vkradio.com

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Re: [App_rpt] Problems noted with dl.allstarlink.org and
by Asterisk Repeater Controler 30 Jul '08

30 Jul '08

OK. It's back up. Let's see if it stays up.... Steve WA6ZFT > > From: Asterisk Repeater Controler <app_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net> > Date: 2008/07/30 Wed AM 08:37:38 PDT > To: <app_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net> > Subject: [App_rpt] Problems noted with dl.allstarlink.org and > stats.allstarlink.org > > > We are painfully aware that stats.allstarlink.org and dl.allstarlink.org are not functional. (Both sites return a blank white page with the word TEST). We are investigating this and will advise when everything is returned to normal. > > Allstar Link Node registation and network functionallity is NOT affected. > > Steve R. > WA6ZFT > > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt mailing list > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt >

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[App_rpt] Problems noted with dl.allstarlink.org and stats.allstarlink.org
by Asterisk Repeater Controler 30 Jul '08

30 Jul '08

We are painfully aware that stats.allstarlink.org and dl.allstarlink.org are not functional. (Both sites return a blank white page with the word TEST). We are investigating this and will advise when everything is returned to normal. Allstar Link Node registation and network functionallity is NOT affected. Steve R. WA6ZFT

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[App_rpt] Icom IC-M710 remote control
by Asterisk Repeater Controler 30 Jul '08

30 Jul '08

Hi Everyone, I know this may not be the best place to ask, but, I'm not getting answers anywhere else--so, here it goes! I'm ultimately planning to use an IC-M710 HF/SSB marine radio as my remote base. For remote control, it uses an icom proprietary NMEA-0183 command set. I've reverse-engineered several of the NMEA control sentences by using a demo version of some windows RC software for it....My main reasons for using it are that I've got it, is has a decent SSB squelch, etc. I have it hooked up now, and it seems to work well--except for remote control. So far, I can get and set RX/TX frequency, mode, and read RX signal strength via NMEA. But, no other features--like TX power and other front panel functions. Anyone have any idea where I can find additional NMEA documentation for this beast??? Once I'm finished, I'll add this new control code to app_rpt and release it back to the group, if anyone is interested. Thanks in advance! 73, David KB4FXC

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[App_rpt] Limey Linux
by Asterisk Repeater Controler 29 Jul '08

29 Jul '08

I've been running the ACID install on my system for several months now, using 2 converted USB fobs. However, I was using a system I originally put together to be used as a Linux workstation with a 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo processor. Quite a bit of overkill for an Asterisk node. ;-) Also, I wanted to run my node(s) on an embedded system with minimal moving parts, so I built another system running Limey Linux. Used a 256 MB CF card, 1.3 GHz Celeron processor and 512 MB RAM. This runs quite nicely using about 25% CPU when playing newsline through the USB connected systems and listen through a connected cellphone. Guess for my next project, get chan_rtpdir running with Limey Linux based system. -- Randy Hammock KC6HUR http://kc6hur.net/~rhammock/ http://irlp.kc6hur.net/ If there are no horses in heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.

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Re: [App_rpt] Asterisk segfaults after installation
by w4rfj＠comcast.net 29 Jul '08

29 Jul '08

I rest my case.... Steve R, Jim Dude, Steve H, I apologize for speaking my mind on your list... But if this Steve T "person" (and I use the term loosely) stays a member of this list... please remove my address... I refuse to have anything to do with a wanna be HAM! He has a license but not the true Spirit! In my opinion! If I have anything to share I will do it off list! Thanks, Roger F. Jordan Sr. W4RFJ -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Steve Totaro" <stotaro(a)totarotechnologies.com> > Not sure why you felt the need to double post? > > Anyways, see comments inline. > > On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 12:20 AM, Roger F. Jordan Sr. wrote: > > Boy Marshall, You hit the nail on the head!!! Steve T. comes off as being > > Holier then Thou with his "I am a commercial, getting on frequencies us HAMS > > are not good enough for attitude!!!" > > Um, when did Marshall say that? How did he hit the nail on the head? > It is what it is. If you feel "not good enough" then work through it > with a real "Elmer" or your clergyman or psychologist. > > > I am new to the App-Rpt stuff and I > > have followed the instructions for all the styles of install, Both Manual > > and EVB when I had a problem, not one of the developers or other ham on > > the list had any issue with sharing and helping me through the hard areas!! > > I am sorry the learning curve is hard for you. Personally, I taught > myself Asterisk seven years ago, before any of these GUIs existed. I > did everything from the command line and compiled everything from > source. > > Any real Asterisk pro knows the trade-offs of GUIs and all the extra > garbage that must be installed and running to make that GUI function, > and any of those processes can bring down your server or leave a > security hole a hacker could drive a truck though. > > This EVB/ACID stuff would not be tolerated on the Asterisk lists and > without Asterisk, I am not sure what app_rpt would do for you. > > Did they help you through building a custom kernel, only loading > services and software that are needed for the task and no more? Did > they teach you how to secure your machine properly? Did they teach > you how to obtain maximum uptime on your system? These are all the > basics of the "Best Practices" when building any system. > > Great. > > > That is what HAM is all about soooo if Steve T. wants to learn Or even if > > he wants to share to better the project he would be welcome to do so. > > But Steve T.'s attitude is PISSING US HAMS OFF!! Well this HAM anyway! > > > > I already posted a working HOWTO. Again, you should speak to a > clergyman or psychologist about your obvious anger disorders. > > > > > > > Steve T. This IS a HAM Community Made By HAMS so do us a favor go find > > an Elmer and get your license maybe you might get a clue as to what we are > > really doing here anyway! Well, we can only hope! > > > > Wrong, it is an "Asterisk Repeater Controller" community. If you had > attended the app_rpt track at Astricon, you would have heard Steve > Henke speak to the commercial side of the project. I think I still > have the handout with commercial uses included. > > Anyways, if it helps you feel warm and fuzzy, I am KB3OPB, LMAO. > > I have no idea what you are doing, but I am a systems integrator and > have been doing Linux, Asterisk, MS, Cisco, and just about every kind > of phone system you can name doing consulting for many years. > > My guess is you are just playing. I do this for fun and a living. > > > > > > > Roger F. Jordan Sr. W4RFJ > > > > > > > > PS. Just so Steve T. Knows An Elmer is a Mentor! > > > > My "Elmer" co-authored SNMP and co-founded PSINet. > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: app_rpt-bounces(a)lists.illiana.net > > [mailto:app_rpt-bounces@lists.illiana.net] On Behalf Of Marshall Oldham > > Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 6:11 PM > > To: app_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > > Subject: [App_rpt] Asterisk segfaults after installation > > > > > > > > Steve, > > > > > > > > > > > >>This is not a HAM community, it is an Asterisk based repeater community. I > >> have it in use for commercial non HAM operations that you as a HAM are > >> restricted from. > > > > > > > > So, why in your original post did you state this? > > > > > > > > "Is it because HAM people are assumed to be dumb? Couldn't a shell script > > be written to pull down known versions of zaptel/dahdi, libpri, and Jim's > > branch, and install?" > > > > > > > > Seems to me you were referring to the "HAM" people. > > > > > > > > > > > >>As far as money goes, yeah, the defunct Dingotel company probably put in > >> most of the effort and money for the idea to be ripped off. > > > > > > > > Your reaching now! Boy you sure like pulling things out of thin air. > > > > > > > > > > > >>The URI is most likely infringing on a >patent or several but that is > >> besides the point. > > > > > > > > If you are so worried about infringement, then why are you using the URI? > > > > > > > > Sounds like you are talking out of both sides of your mouth. > > > > > > > > > > > >>I am precipitating the fix, not creating the problem. What problem have I > >> created? Again, why so much pushback? > > > > > > > > If you are "precipitating" a fix, why are you lasing out on the remailer > > about it? > > > > Simply post a fix with the information on the remailer. That's all you need > > to do. > > > > > > > > > > > >>I paid for three URIs, that was in U$D, so much for free. > > > > > > > > You paid for hardware NOT software. Do you know the difference??? > > > > When you bought the URI hardware, it did not say anything about FREE > > software support! > > > > When you buy a Motorola radio, they do not give you the programming software > > for free? > > > > No, you have to buy it. > > > > > > > > > > > >>Now I expect to be able to us that hardware on the OS/platform of my > >> choosing. Am I out off line? > > > > > > > > And you can! You will just need to figure it out for yourself! > > > > All OS platforms are not supported and there have never been a claim that > > they are! > > > > Buying hardware does not make you entitled to FREE software support for > > whatever OS or idea you can come up with in your own mind. > > > > > > > > > > > >>Since when is asking what the logic of be corralled into anything > >> complaining? If there is a logical answer rather than vague answers such as > >> "a labor of love" and "difficult >to do", then I am open to hearing it, > >> otherwise it is propaganda to someone's agenda. > > > > > > > > Well your original post did not come across as a question of logic, it came > > across as complaining. > > > > Maybe you need to learn to express yourself better in email when you post > > messages on a remailer. > > > > > > > > > > > >>I logically want to be clear which it is. > > > >> > > > >>HOWTO: > > > >>1. Install your favorite flavor of Linux and configure it your way, > >> optimize your way, secure your way. > > > >>2. Install prerequisites for Asterisk > > > >>3. Go into /usr/src directory on your linux box # cd /usr/src > > > >>4. b) Download the latest SVN stable release of libpri and zaptel and > >> Jim's branch # svn checkout >http://svn.digium.com/svn/libpri/branches/1.4 > >> libpri-1.4 # svn checkout http://svn.digium.com/svn/zaptel/branches/1.4 > >> zaptel-1.4 # svn >checkout > >> ?http://svn.digium.com/svn/asterisk/team/jdixon/chan_usbradio-1.4/ > > > >>asterisk_usbradio > > > >>5. cd into each of the above directories and read any READMEs or similar > >> all caps files. > > > >>6. cd into libpri-1.4 > > > >># make clean > > > >># make && make install > > > >>7. cd into zaptel-1.4 > > > >># make clean > > > >># make && make install > > > >>8. cd into asterisks_usbradio > > > >># make clean > > > >># ./configure > > > >># "make menuselect" and make the selections you want. > > > >># make && make install > > > >>9. Edit required files > > > >>10. Start Asterisk on the console with core dump on and a bit of verbose # > >> asterisk vvvvvvvvvvvgc > > > > > > > >>Someone please test this as I have, and post to the websites pushing EVB or > >> ACID. > > > > > > > > > > > > How about you test it and post it to your own website! > > > > > > > > This will be my last reply regarding this subject. I am not wasting anymore > > of my time with > > > > your "logical questions" (rants) on this email list. > > > > > > > > > > > > 73 > > > > > > > > Marshall ke6pcv > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > App_rpt mailing list > > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt > > > > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt mailing list > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt

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[App_rpt] Sweet Little Box for Asterisk/app_rpt to Play
by Steve Totaro 28 Jul '08

28 Jul '08

http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=com10791 Condition: Refurbished Warranty: 90 Days Measuring only 9.7-by-3.5-by-9.5 inches, the SX260 is the smallest desktop PC we've ever seen. Great for anyone needing a PC which takes minimal desk space and the power of a P4 system! Description: CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz Processor System Memory: 512MB DDR Memory (1 empty slot available upgradeable to 2GB) Hard Drive: 20GB Hard Drive Optical Drive: CD Drive Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ports: 6 USB (2 Front/ 4 rear), 1 Ethernet RJ-45, 1-9 pin serial, 1 parallel I have no affiliation and stand to make no profit, just passing along a good deal for the project. Please note that there are no PCI slots, just USB expansion. Thanks, Steve Totaro

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Re: [App_rpt] Asterisk segfaults after installation
by Steve Totaro 28 Jul '08

28 Jul '08

Not sure why you felt the need to double post? Anyways, see comments inline. On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 12:20 AM, Roger F. Jordan Sr. <w4rfj(a)comcast.net> wrote: > Boy Marshall, You hit the nail on the head!!! Steve T. comes off as being > Holier then Thou with his "I am a commercial, getting on frequencies us HAMS > are not good enough for attitude!!!" Um, when did Marshall say that? How did he hit the nail on the head? It is what it is. If you feel "not good enough" then work through it with a real "Elmer" or your clergyman or psychologist. > I am new to the App-Rpt stuff… and I > have followed the instructions for all the styles of install, Both Manual > and EVB… when I had a problem, not one of the developers or other ham on > the list had any issue with sharing and helping me through the hard areas!! I am sorry the learning curve is hard for you. Personally, I taught myself Asterisk seven years ago, before any of these GUIs existed. I did everything from the command line and compiled everything from source. Any real Asterisk pro knows the trade-offs of GUIs and all the extra garbage that must be installed and running to make that GUI function, and any of those processes can bring down your server or leave a security hole a hacker could drive a truck though. This EVB/ACID stuff would not be tolerated on the Asterisk lists and without Asterisk, I am not sure what app_rpt would do for you. Did they help you through building a custom kernel, only loading services and software that are needed for the task and no more? Did they teach you how to secure your machine properly? Did they teach you how to obtain maximum uptime on your system? These are all the basics of the "Best Practices" when building any system. Great. > That is what HAM is all about… soooo if Steve T. wants to learn… Or even if > he wants to share to better the project… he would be welcome to do so…. > But Steve T.'s attitude is PISSING US HAMS OFF!! Well this HAM anyway! > I already posted a working HOWTO. Again, you should speak to a clergyman or psychologist about your obvious anger disorders. > > > Steve T. This IS a HAM Community… Made By HAMS… so do us a favor… go find > an Elmer and get your license… maybe you might get a clue as to what we are > really doing here anyway! Well, we can only hope! > Wrong, it is an "Asterisk Repeater Controller" community. If you had attended the app_rpt track at Astricon, you would have heard Steve Henke speak to the commercial side of the project. I think I still have the handout with commercial uses included. Anyways, if it helps you feel warm and fuzzy, I am KB3OPB, LMAO. I have no idea what you are doing, but I am a systems integrator and have been doing Linux, Asterisk, MS, Cisco, and just about every kind of phone system you can name doing consulting for many years. My guess is you are just playing. I do this for fun and a living. > > > Roger F. Jordan Sr. W4RFJ > > > > PS. Just so Steve T. Knows… An Elmer is a Mentor! > My "Elmer" co-authored SNMP and co-founded PSINet. > ________________________________ > > From: app_rpt-bounces(a)lists.illiana.net > [mailto:app_rpt-bounces@lists.illiana.net] On Behalf Of Marshall Oldham > Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 6:11 PM > To: app_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > Subject: [App_rpt] Asterisk segfaults after installation > > > > Steve, > > > > > >>This is not a HAM community, it is an Asterisk based repeater community. I >> have it in use for commercial non HAM operations that you as a HAM are >> restricted from. > > > > So, why in your original post did you state this? > > > > "Is it because HAM people are assumed to be dumb? Couldn't a shell script > be written to pull down known versions of zaptel/dahdi, libpri, and Jim's > branch, and install?" > > > > Seems to me you were referring to the "HAM" people. > > > > > >>As far as money goes, yeah, the defunct Dingotel company probably put in >> most of the effort and money for the idea to be ripped off. > > > > Your reaching now! <GRIN> Boy you sure like pulling things out of thin air. > > > > > >>The URI is most likely infringing on a >patent or several but that is >> besides the point. > > > > If you are so worried about infringement, then why are you using the URI? > > > > Sounds like you are talking out of both sides of your mouth. > > > > > >>I am precipitating the fix, not creating the problem. What problem have I >> created? Again, why so much pushback? > > > > If you are "precipitating" a fix, why are you lasing out on the remailer > about it? > > Simply post a fix with the information on the remailer. That's all you need > to do. > > > > > >>I paid for three URIs, that was in U$D, so much for free. > > > > You paid for hardware NOT software. Do you know the difference??? > > When you bought the URI hardware, it did not say anything about FREE > software support! > > When you buy a Motorola radio, they do not give you the programming software > for free? > > No, you have to buy it. > > > > > >>Now I expect to be able to us that hardware on the OS/platform of my >> choosing. Am I out off line? > > > > And you can! You will just need to figure it out for yourself! > > All OS platforms are not supported and there have never been a claim that > they are! > > Buying hardware does not make you entitled to FREE software support for > whatever OS or idea you can come up with in your own mind. > > > > > >>Since when is asking what the logic of be corralled into anything >> complaining? If there is a logical answer rather than vague answers such as >> "a labor of love" and "difficult >to do", then I am open to hearing it, >> otherwise it is propaganda to someone's agenda. > > > > Well your original post did not come across as a question of logic, it came > across as complaining. > > Maybe you need to learn to express yourself better in email when you post > messages on a remailer. > > > > > >>I logically want to be clear which it is. > >> > >>HOWTO: > >>1. Install your favorite flavor of Linux and configure it your way, >> optimize your way, secure your way. > >>2. Install prerequisites for Asterisk > >>3. Go into /usr/src directory on your linux box # cd /usr/src > >>4. b) Download the latest SVN stable release of libpri and zaptel and >> Jim's branch # svn checkout >http://svn.digium.com/svn/libpri/branches/1.4 >> libpri-1.4 # svn checkout http://svn.digium.com/svn/zaptel/branches/1.4 >> zaptel-1.4 # svn >checkout >> ?http://svn.digium.com/svn/asterisk/team/jdixon/chan_usbradio-1.4/ > >>asterisk_usbradio > >>5. cd into each of the above directories and read any READMEs or similar >> all caps files. > >>6. cd into libpri-1.4 > >># make clean > >># make && make install > >>7. cd into zaptel-1.4 > >># make clean > >># make && make install > >>8. cd into asterisks_usbradio > >># make clean > >># ./configure > >># "make menuselect" and make the selections you want. > >># make && make install > >>9. Edit required files > >>10. Start Asterisk on the console with core dump on and a bit of verbose # >> asterisk –vvvvvvvvvvvgc > > > >>Someone please test this as I have, and post to the websites pushing EVB or >> ACID. > > > > > > How about you test it and post it to your own website! > > > > This will be my last reply regarding this subject. I am not wasting anymore > of my time with > > your "logical questions" (rants) on this email list. > > > > > > 73 > > > > Marshall –ke6pcv > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt mailing list > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt > >

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