Radio Telephone

**SLKman** · 02-14-2007

Well, I have read many many posts on R170 telephone info...Seems like they veer off in different directions but never seem to give a definate "yes" or "No".

I still have no idea if I can use my factory radio telphone button on my radio to use my phone thru my stereo system.

I realize it is old technology but still wondering if it can work with new phones?

I have the telephone mic hooked up above my rear view mirror, but I do not see any plugs or wiring in my glove box or center arm rest box.

I assume if I have the mic for the phone and the phone button on my radio, the car must have been wired to use a phone?

Anyone have an slk230 that uses the stock phone system?

Thanks,
SLKman

TLC 320 · 02-23-2007

Not now.

As of this quarter the cell carriers are no longer providing service to cells without the new gps (?). Our cars came with the old Timeport system. My carrier stopped service in Jan '07.

You will need to replace your old telephone in order to use the hands free system. It will be very expensive. I have looked at various options, MB's option, Mik Box, Argos, etc. I have decided to just use my bluetooth earphone for my Razr; it works without the car system. I lose the convience of the cars' system but save $100's.

**DesignoSLK** · 02-23-2007

Brent, I'm planning to install the Parrot CK3000 Evolution. I already have the hardware, I just need to find the time to install it. The folks at Parrot tell me its pretty much "plug-n-play" with the R170...we'll see. I bought 2 from etronics.com @ $89 ea. The wife's Vue will be a bit more of a challenge.

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Radio Telephone Well, I have read many many posts on R170 telephone info...Seems like they veer off in different directions but never seem to give a definate "yes" or "No". I still have no idea if I can use my factory radio telphone button on my radio to use my phone thru my stereo system. I realize it is old technology but still wondering if it can work with new phones? I have the telephone mic hooked up above my rear view mirror, but I do not see any plugs or wiring in my glove box or center arm rest box. I assume if I have the mic for the phone and the phone button on my radio, the car must have been wired to use a phone? Anyone have an slk230 that uses the stock phone system? Thanks, SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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TLC 320 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jax, FL Vehicle: 2001 SLK 320, 6 speed Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not now. As of this quarter the cell carriers are no longer providing service to cells without the new gps (?). Our cars came with the old Timeport system. My carrier stopped service in Jan '07. You will need to replace your old telephone in order to use the hands free system. It will be very expensive. I have looked at various options, MB's option, Mik Box, Argos, etc. I have decided to just use my bluetooth earphone for my Razr; it works without the car system. I lose the convience of the cars' system but save $100's.

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