Alpine has a new Bluetooth adapter called KCE-300BT. Anyone have this unit with the new Alpine CDA-9885? Does it really show the phone information (Caller ID, Incoming calls, etc.) on the HU?

 

none of the new alpine stuff has been released yet. should be within the next month..


so, no.

 

The unit that I have is a 100bt and it doesn't show info. I don't know about the 300bt.
Sorry
Oliver

 

100BT is a complete joke. I installed it right before I put my Maxima away for winter so I had limited use of it.... but everyone complained that there is too much background noise while I am on the highway.

I need to reposition the MIC so its not so close to the windshield, I mounted mine right above the A-pillar by the windshield and I think its picking up wind noise.

It doesn't display nothing on my IVA-W200.... kinda pissed that the new 300BT will not work with the W200. I don't want to remove my W200 especially since I finally got it flush with the dash and I made myself a decoy faceplate for it using a stock BOSE radio face.

Alpine is really stupid..... I hate em for the 300BT not working with my W200, and 100BT being so "feature packed".... most of all I just got the BlackBird NAV a month ago, and now they got a NEWER version of it out..... ARGH.

 

Too much noise even with the windows closed? I was thinking about buying the 100BT, as I have an IVA-W200 also.

 

windows open- good luck getting ANYONE to hear ya. I don't know if its just the microphone or because I mounted it there....

I work on Acuras for a living and used their Bluetooth system and I can normally talk with people with all the windows and sunroof open at speeds up to 35MPH without it loosing any quality from the wind. This is in a 04+ TL, so I kinda expected the same with the 100BT..... once winter is over I will reposition the mic to right on top of the steering column, this should cure the wind buffering. Otherwise it works OK, but nothing to brag bout.

 

I have the IVA-W200 too. Do you have it flush with the dash? Did you have to modify the mounting plates any? I'm upgrading to the IVA-W205 because of the Bluetooth and the HD functions.

 

My W200 is flush mount, all you have to do is drill new screw holes about a 1/2 inch back. I too am waiting for the w205 and new Blackbird with bluetooth. Both items do not come out until Jun 07, so i'll just be waiting.

 

I had heard early May. Doesnt surprise me though. I'll try that with the mounting plates, thx.

 

I spoke to an Alpine rep last week and he said early or middle June, bu tmore power to you if you get it earlier. I can get you the W205 and Blackbird for a real cheap price when it comes out, it is from an authorized dealer. Let me know if you are interested.

 

I got it pretty cheap myself. I paid $850 for W200

 

from an authorized dealer in Downtown LA