diff --git a/app/stable/x86_64/CHIRP.bapp b/app/stable/x86_64/CHIRP.bapp
index bdbd4d2..b2dc7ef 100755
--- a/app/stable/x86_64/CHIRP.bapp
+++ b/app/stable/x86_64/CHIRP.bapp
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ and install the application. This cycle must be completed each
 time you want 73Linux to install or update Chirp.
 EOF
 else
+    sudo -A apt install python3-pip
     PIP_BREAK_SYSTEM_PACKAGES=1 pip install websockets --force-reinstall    
     PIP_BREAK_SYSTEM_PACKAGES=1 pip install $HOME/Downloads/${ck} --force-reinstall
     rm $HOME/Downloads/${ck}