2024.11.14 - Package Updates - Beta Channel

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We continue to release updates to the ASL3 project. We start off sharing these updates with our developers, then to the “beta” package channel for those who want to test fixes to their problems or get the “latest and greatest” as quickly as possible. When we believe that the changes are OK for all we push them out to the production channel.

Before opting to install the “beta” (or “devel”) packages we ask that you carefully read Beta Testing about the caveats and potential pitfalls of beta packages.

The following ASL3 packages are now available from the “beta” channel. The following are highlights of the changes:

ASL3 v3.6.0

  • sa818 changes

asl3-asterisk 20.10.0+asl3-3.1.0-1

  • app_rpt

    • Tune menus should allow specifying “node” to update PR #409

    • Tune menus will not always save settings PR #410

    • SimpleUSB: show RX level PR #411

    • chan_usrp: Add TX/RX debug messages PR #413

    • chan_simpleusb, chan_usbradio: Add parameter to make scaling/clipping optional PR #418

      Note: This change is important. The SimpleUSB and USBRadio channel drivers included code that could have resulted in audio scaling / clipping / distortion. We all want good quality audio so we have started an effort to disable the scaling / clipping code. With this change you are advised to check your audio levels and make any needed adjustments.

      To minimize the impact on existing configurations we have introduced a new “legacyaudioscaling” parameter to the simpleusb.conf and usbradio.conf files. The default value for this parameter is “yes” (to keep the scaling / clipping code in place). This means that existing .conf files (without the variable specified) will have the same behavior. At the same time, fresh installs will include “legacyaudioscaling = no” in the .conf files and will not use the old scaling/clipping code.

      Additional information on the scaling / clipping can be found in app_rpt #399.

      Additional information on setting audio levels can be found in USB Audio Interfaces and Calibrating Audio Levels.

    • Fix crash if rpt.conf cannot be loaded PR #423

  • asl3-asterisk

    • Correct issue with #tryinclude statements PR #918
    • Correct issue with whitespace in comments PR #971
    • Correct DNS round robin issue PR #925

asl3-menu v1.10

  • node-setup : specify “node” when exec’ing “tune” menus PR #62
  • node-setup: add suggestion to review interface settings PR #63

These packages will be available for the next 1-2 weeks. If we do not hear of any issues or problems with the updates we will promote them to the production/main channel.

Again, please see Beta Testing for information on how to use package software and the caveats and warnings about beta test software.

Sincerely,
AllStarLink

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