# \[App\_rpt\] app\_rpt on EVB v FreePBX 2.5 update

**URL:** https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736
**Category:** AllStarLink
**Created:** [September 15, 2008, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736 "2008-09-15T18:32:16Z")
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### Author: ![n9yty](https://community.allstarlink.org/user_avatar/community.allstarlink.org/n9yty/32/1021_2.png) [@n9yty](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/n9yty)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736/1 "2008-09-15T18:32:16Z")

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Hi All,

Just a note that may be useful to others....

And no, please don't write me back to say "why would you do that". This is only meant as helpful information for those who decide they DO want to do it.

I upgraded my EVB-based system to FreePBX 2.5rc1.

My USB Fob would no longer function, and in fact generated a lot of log entries as rpt kept respawning itself, unable to detach the USB HID device.

It seems that the /usr/local/bin/app\_rpt\_helper routine...

grep "permiblast" /var/lib/asterisk/bin/freepbx\_engine \> /dev/null 2\>&1  
res=$?  
if [$res = 1]; then  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sed -i 's/\[-e \/dev\/dsp] && chown -R asterisk:asterisk \/dev\/dsp/\/usr\/local\/bin\/permiblast/' /var/lib/asterisk/bin/freepbx\_engine  
fi

...is no longer sufficient.

Now the lines in /var/lib/asterisk/bin/freepbx\_engine look like this:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[-e /dev/dsp] && chown -R $AMPDEVUSER:$AMPDEVGROUP /dev/dsp

So the match fails. Rather than muck up freepbx\_engine too much, I just added a line right below that line in freepbx\_engine:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/usr/local/bin/permiblast

All is well now. 🙂 I suppose I should fix the app\_rpt\_helper script to look for the new format, because future updates in the FreePBX series are likely to keep this pattern and my next upgrade may well break things again.

Again, just FYI for those who may care.

Steve - N9YTY

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### Author: ![Steve\_W9sh](https://community.allstarlink.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Steve\_W9sh](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/Steve_W9sh)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736/2 "2008-09-15T20:42:12Z")

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Hi Steve,

I guess I should be more explicit in warning people to only use the  
upgrade script that comes with the package!

This is a new version that uses FreePBX 2.4.1 in the works. For now  
there are reasons not to try 2.5.

Take a look at [http://www.xelatec.com/xipar/](http://www.xelatec.com/xipar/) for the new version later  
this week.

73,

Steve Henke, W9SH

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>
> On Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 2:32 PM, Steven Palm \<n9yty@n9yty.com\> wrote:
> 
> > Hi All,
> > 
> > Just a note that may be useful to others....
> > 
> > And no, please don't write me back to say "why would you do that".  
> > This is only meant as helpful information for those who decide they DO  
> > want to do it.
> > 
> > I upgraded my EVB-based system to FreePBX 2.5rc1.
> > 
> > My USB Fob would no longer function, and in fact generated a lot of  
> > log entries as rpt kept respawning itself, unable to detach the USB  
> > HID device.
> > 
> > It seems that the /usr/local/bin/app\_rpt\_helper routine...
> > 
> > grep "permiblast" /var/lib/asterisk/bin/freepbx\_engine \> /dev/null 2\>&1  
> > res=$?  
> > if [$res = 1]; then  
> > &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sed -i 's/\[-e \/dev\/dsp] && chown -R asterisk:asterisk \/dev\/  
> > dsp/\/usr\/local\/bin\/permiblast/' /var/lib/asterisk/bin/freepbx\_engine  
> > fi
> > 
> > ...is no longer sufficient.
> > 
> > Now the lines in /var/lib/asterisk/bin/freepbx\_engine look like this:
> > 
> > &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[-e /dev/dsp] && chown -R $AMPDEVUSER:$AMPDEVGROUP /dev/dsp
> > 
> > So the match fails. Rather than muck up freepbx\_engine too much, I  
> > just added a line right below that line in freepbx\_engine:
> > 
> > &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/usr/local/bin/permiblast
> > 
> > All is well now. 🙂 I suppose I should fix the app\_rpt\_helper script  
> > to look for the new format, because future updates in the FreePBX  
> > series are likely to keep this pattern and my next upgrade may well  
> > break things again.
> > 
> > Again, just FYI for those who may care.
> > 
> > Steve - N9YTY
> > 
> > \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_  
> > App\_rpt mailing list  
> > App\_rpt@lists.illiana.net  
> > [http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app\_rpt](http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt)

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### Author: ![n9yty](https://community.allstarlink.org/user_avatar/community.allstarlink.org/n9yty/32/1021_2.png) [@n9yty](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/n9yty)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2008, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736/3 "2008-09-15T21:22:57Z")

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...and that's why I said in my original email NOT to write back saying don't do it.

&nbsp;&nbsp;I KNOW it's not approved, I was passing on info to others, not looking to be scolded, but I guess the temptation is too hard to resist. LoL.

&nbsp;&nbsp;Steve

> **···**
>
> On Sep 15, 2008, at 3:42 PM, Steven Henke wrote:
> 
> > I guess I should be more explicit in warning people to only use the  
> > upgrade script that comes with the package!

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### Author: ![Steve\_W9sh](https://community.allstarlink.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Steve\_W9sh](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/Steve_W9sh)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2008, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736/4 "2008-09-16T12:15:39Z")

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Hey consider it a mild chiding! Seriously I was just kidding. This  
stuff is made to be broken. It's the only way we make any progress. So  
have fun. Push it to the max. - 73, Steve

> **···**
>
> On Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 5:22 PM, Steven Palm \<n9yty@n9yty.com\> wrote:
> 
> > On Sep 15, 2008, at 3:42 PM, Steven Henke wrote:
> > 
> > > I guess I should be more explicit in warning people to only use the  
> > > upgrade script that comes with the package!
> > 
> > ...and that's why I said in my original email NOT to write back  
> > saying don't do it.
> > 
> > I KNOW it's not approved, I was passing on info to others, not  
> > looking to be scolded, but I guess the temptation is too hard to  
> > resist. LoL.
> > 
> > Steve  
> > \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_  
> > App\_rpt mailing list  
> > App\_rpt@lists.illiana.net  
> > [http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app\_rpt](http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt)

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### Author: ![Telesistant](https://community.allstarlink.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/a87d85/32.png) [@Telesistant](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/Telesistant)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736/5 "2008-09-18T19:54:57Z")

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The “betas” of the Echolink and IRLP channel drivers and associated stuff is now available.

please download:

[http://stats.allstarlink.org/ast-irlp-echolink.tar.gz](http://stats.allstarlink.org/ast-irlp-echolink.tar.gz)

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### Author: ![Eric\_Fort](https://community.allstarlink.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a87d85/32.png) [@Eric\_Fort](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/Eric_Fort)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2008, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736/6 "2008-09-18T22:36:26Z")

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Jim,

I finally got my own dsl at KN6VR qth. Install date is 10/3. I’ll initially set up as a reflector and add radios as I can. IRLP and Echolink will be an intigral part. I’ll get you the ip address(es) as soon as they arrive so node numbers can be issued.

Eric  
AF6EP

> **···**
>
> On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 12:54 PM, Jim Duuuude [telesistant@hotmail.com](mailto:telesistant@hotmail.com) wrote:
> 
> > The “betas” of the Echolink and IRLP channel drivers and associated stuff is now available.
> > 
> > please download:
> > 
> > [http://stats.allstarlink.org/ast-irlp-echolink.tar.gz](http://stats.allstarlink.org/ast-irlp-echolink.tar.gz)
> 
> > * * *
> > 
> > App\_rpt mailing list
> > 
> > [App\_rpt@lists.illiana.net](mailto:App_rpt@lists.illiana.net)
> > 
> > [http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app\_rpt](http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt)

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### Author: ![Telesistant](https://community.allstarlink.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/a87d85/32.png) [@Telesistant](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/Telesistant)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2008, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736/7 "2008-09-18T22:42:43Z")

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knowing IP addresses is no longer necessary for issuance of node numbers. That went away about 1 year ago.

> **···**
>
> * * *
> 
> Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:36:26 -0700  
> From: [eric.fort@gmail.com](mailto:eric.fort@gmail.com)  
> To: [app\_rpt@lists.illiana.net](mailto:app_rpt@lists.illiana.net)  
> Subject: Re: [App\_rpt] New software available
> 
> Jim,
> 
> I finally got my own dsl at KN6VR qth. Install date is 10/3. I’ll initially set up as a reflector and add radios as I can. IRLP and Echolink will be an intigral part. I’ll get you the ip address(es) as soon as they arrive so node numbers can be issued.
> 
> Eric  
> AF6EP
> 
> On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 12:54 PM, Jim Duuuude [telesistant@hotmail.com](mailto:telesistant@hotmail.com) wrote:
> 
> > The “betas” of the Echolink and IRLP channel drivers and associated stuff is now available.
> > 
> > please download:
> > 
> > [http://stats.allstarlink.org/ast-irlp-echolink.tar.gz](http://stats.allstarlink.org/ast-irlp-echolink.tar.gz)
> 
> > * * *
> > 
> > App\_rpt mailing list
> > 
> > [App\_rpt@lists.illiana.net](mailto:App_rpt@lists.illiana.net)
> > 
> > [http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app\_rpt](http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt)

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### Author: ![Eric\_Fort](https://community.allstarlink.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a87d85/32.png) [@Eric\_Fort](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/Eric_Fort)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2008, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736/8 "2008-09-18T23:18:15Z")

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What do you need to issue node numbers?

Eric

> **···**
>
> On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 3:42 PM, Jim Duuuude [telesistant@hotmail.com](mailto:telesistant@hotmail.com) wrote:
> 
> > knowing IP addresses is no longer necessary for issuance of node numbers. That went away about 1 year ago.
> > 
> > * * *
> > 
> > Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:36:26 -0700  
> > From: [eric.fort@gmail.com](mailto:eric.fort@gmail.com)
> > 
> > To: [app\_rpt@lists.illiana.net](mailto:app_rpt@lists.illiana.net)  
> > Subject: Re: [App\_rpt] New software available
> 
> > Jim,
> > 
> > I finally got my own dsl at KN6VR qth. Install date is 10/3. I’ll initially set up as a reflector and add radios as I can. IRLP and Echolink will be an intigral part. I’ll get you the ip address(es) as soon as they arrive so node numbers can be issued.
> > 
> > Eric  
> > AF6EP
> > 
> > On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 12:54 PM, Jim Duuuude [telesistant@hotmail.com](mailto:telesistant@hotmail.com) wrote:
> > 
> > > The “betas” of the Echolink and IRLP channel drivers and associated stuff is now available.
> > > 
> > > please download:
> > > 
> > > [http://stats.allstarlink.org/ast-irlp-echolink.tar.gz](http://stats.allstarlink.org/ast-irlp-echolink.tar.gz)
> 
> > > * * *
> > > 
> > > App\_rpt mailing list
> > > 
> > > [App\_rpt@lists.illiana.net](mailto:App_rpt@lists.illiana.net)
> > > 
> > > [http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app\_rpt](http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt)
> 
> > 
> 
> > * * *
> > 
> > App\_rpt mailing list
> > 
> > [App\_rpt@lists.illiana.net](mailto:App_rpt@lists.illiana.net)
> > 
> > [http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app\_rpt](http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt)

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### Author: ![Telesistant](https://community.allstarlink.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/a87d85/32.png) [@Telesistant](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/Telesistant)
#### Post date: [September 19, 2008, 12:14am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/app-rpt-app-rpt-on-evb-v-freepbx-2-5-update/7736/9 "2008-09-19T00:14:22Z")

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just fill out the form

> **···**
>
> * * *
> 
> Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:18:15 -0700  
> From: [eric.fort@gmail.com](mailto:eric.fort@gmail.com)  
> To: [app\_rpt@lists.illiana.net](mailto:app_rpt@lists.illiana.net)  
> Subject: Re: [App\_rpt] New software available
> 
> What do you need to issue node numbers?
> 
> Eric
> 
> On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 3:42 PM, Jim Duuuude [telesistant@hotmail.com](mailto:telesistant@hotmail.com) wrote:
> 
> > knowing IP addresses is no longer necessary for issuance of node numbers. That went away about 1 year ago.
> > 
> > * * *
> > 
> > Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:36:26 -0700  
> > From: [eric.fort@gmail.com](mailto:eric.fort@gmail.com)
> > 
> > To: [app\_rpt@lists.illiana.net](mailto:app_rpt@lists.illiana.net)  
> > Subject: Re: [App\_rpt] New software available
> 
> > Jim,
> > 
> > I finally got my own dsl at KN6VR qth. Install date is 10/3. I’ll initially set up as a reflector and add radios as I can. IRLP and Echolink will be an intigral part. I’ll get you the ip address(es) as soon as they arrive so node numbers can be issued.
> > 
> > Eric  
> > AF6EP
> > 
> > On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 12:54 PM, Jim Duuuude [telesistant@hotmail.com](mailto:telesistant@hotmail.com) wrote:
> > 
> > > The “betas” of the Echolink and IRLP channel drivers and associated stuff is now available.
> > > 
> > > please download:
> > > 
> > > [http://stats.allstarlink.org/ast-irlp-echolink.tar.gz](http://stats.allstarlink.org/ast-irlp-echolink.tar.gz)
> 
> > > * * *
> > > 
> > > App\_rpt mailing list
> > > 
> > > [App\_rpt@lists.illiana.net](mailto:App_rpt@lists.illiana.net)
> > > 
> > > [http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app\_rpt](http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt)
> 
> > 
> 
> > * * *
> > 
> > App\_rpt mailing list
> > 
> > [App\_rpt@lists.illiana.net](mailto:App_rpt@lists.illiana.net)
> > 
> > [http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app\_rpt](http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt)