It may also be that the ptt button on theIfone/Ipod's earbud  headset  turns 
out to actually key the transmit.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: Echolink on an iPhone


> 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.