How are personal ALDs (PockeTalker, SoundWizard, Comtek FM) used with the telephone?
Its easier to hear on the phone if you use two ears instead of one. A personal ALD makes it possible. All you need are dual earbuds or headphones, a personal ALD and an adaptor for the telephone. Pocketalker calls their adaptor a Telelink. The Telelink is a small box (2×3) that is easily connected to a telephone with a detachable handset: Unplug the handset cord from the base of your phone. Plug the handset cord into the Telelink. Plug the Telelinks phone cord into the base of the phone. If you have DAI capability, you can plug your DAI cord from your hearing aid into the Telelink. If not, use another listening option such as dual earbuds or a headset. When you lift the handset you will hear the dial tone through the Telelink without actually putting the phone up to your ears. However, you need to speak into the handset to be heard by the other party.
