I can assure you that the Echolink software is completely accessible. 
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Jan 16, 2011, at 6:00 PM, colin McDonald wrote:

> Matt:
> well, assuming the echolink app is actually accessible using voiceover, it 
> should be fairly obvious by touching around the screen as to where the TX 
> button is etc.
> I doubt echolink.org would have any instructions for using the app as it 
> would be pretty obvious for any sighted user using the app as to what is 
> what on the screen.
> I don't have an IPhone per sey, but my experience is that the places on the 
> screen where the send and end buttons are usually located, just above the 
> home key, would be the prime spots to put a "tx" or "rx" button.
> with vioceover running, you should be able to explore the screen without 
> activating anything...this way you can familiarize yourself with the app. 
> If you are getting no audio feedback from voiceover, it likely means the 
> echolink app isn't accessible with voiceover.
> 
> on another note, a few guys around here have been using echolink on their 
> IPhones to monitor and chat on the main local repeater and the audio is 
> excellent...better than a typical PC microphone or headset.
> Sometimes the lag time is a bit lengthy, especially when they're using their 
> service providers data link instead of a WiFi connection, but it does work 
> well.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Matthew Chao" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 8:27 AM
> Subject: Echolink on an iPhone
> 
> 
>> Hi, Folks!  I installed echolink on my iPhone.  How do I transmit and
>> receive?  There are no clear instructions as to how to work with
>> Echolink on the iPhone at the echolink.org Web site.  Thanks in
>> advance for your help.--Matthew Chao, N1IBB.