[arm-allstar] Important HAMVOIP Image update

[Richard Perks]

Thanks very much Doug !

Cheers & 73
Rick
VK4HC

On Mon, Feb 11, 2019 at 4:55 PM "Doug Crompton via ARM-allstar" <
arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:

> An update RPi2-3_V1.5rc50_allstar has been released for both the downloads
> from the web page and a general update using item 1 of the main menu.
>
> This update is larger than normal and includes a new Kernel version
> 4.14.97-1-arch as well as some new scripts.  The last kernel update was
> about nine months ago. The main reason to update the Kernel besides keeping
> things up to date is the support of the Pi 3A+. The 3A+ is a scaled down
> version of the 3B+ both in size and price. While a very few have expressed
> a desire to use this board in general we do not recommend it unless you
> have a need. It has no Ethernet port and only one USB port. Initial setup
> would need to be done with a monitor and keyboard and since you can only
> plug in one USB you would have to set it up and then attach a FOB unless
> you used a USB hub.
>
> This download versions at hamvoip.org have also been updated for new
> users.
>
> All users should do this update and remember it might take longer than some
> past updates especially on slower hardware. VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE WAIT
> FOR THE UPDATE TO COMPLETE AND THE MENU TO RETURN! When it is complete you
> MUST reboot your server. DO NOT remove power during an update.
>
> Also included in this update -
>
> The Windows .exe self extract version also includes the latest WINDOWS
> putty.exe, WinSCP and Win32diskimager software. If you do not already have
> it, it avoids having to find and download it separately.
>
> Updated hamvoip-backup-restore-scripts, fixed file-backup.sh comment error
> Updated hamvoip-asterisk package to version:
> 1.4.23-pre.hamvoip-V1.5.3-50-app_rpt-0.327-01/24/2019.
> Updated AutoSKY script -- now adds 1 second of silence at end of
> announcement for avoid chopped off audio.
> Upgraded kernel to 4.14.97, including these supporting packages:
> firmware-raspberrypi
> hamvoip-dahdi
> kmod
> linux-raspberrypi-headers
> linux-raspberrypi
> linux-api-headers
> linux-firmware-hamvoip-lite
> linux-firmware-hamvoip-extra
> raspberrypi-bootloader
> raspberrypi-bootloader-x
> raspberrypi-firmware
> uboot
>
> Note the linux-firmware-hamvoip-extra package is NOT needed for the ARM
> processor. This includes all of the third party firmware code associated
> with specific products you would not normally connect to a Pi. In the rare
> case that you might need specific firmware you could download this version.
> It would be a rare occasion to need this file.
>
> remote-command.sh   - script to send remote ssh command to a server in your
> control. Can use DTMF. You must set password in /root/pname.sh or use keys.
>
> Typical command and response -
>
> From Linux prompt - remote-command.sh 40000 *81 229
> From DTMF - D1=cmd,remote-command.sh 40000 *81 229
>
> Using DNS Lookup
> Node - 40000 / IP = xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx / Port = 229 / Command - "rpt fun 40000
> *81"
>
> See the script for information or run without commands for help.
>
> arduino_write.sh - script to send hex programming file to USB attached
> Arduino. Requires filename and USB port.
>
> Please note that this release went from firmware 1.5rc5-16 to 1.5rc6-02.
> In the next update we will rethinking the naming of files and versions to
> hopefully make it more logical to the user.
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