Here at Digital HD Source, we like our customers to know what we know. And share information about products we sale to insure, our customers orders the right item every time. Following reviews are tested results of Digital HD Source, results can be different from location, and settings.
Here is a User installation review video of our Orca AX-909G2.3 digital HDTV antenna that we found on You tube, from one of the many Orca antenna owners. This is 100% unbiased video. By user on hand experience show that he was able to pickup stations from 157 miles away! This antenna is trade marked and trade dressed in USA. (Miles is just a indication of power level, as all locations different from one another so results are also different from location to location.)
Orca AX-909G2.3 ReviewAX-909G2.3 Orca Review 12-21-2011:What is difference between Lava 2605 antenna vs. Antenna Pros AX-909 vs. Orca AX909-G2.3? Lets just keep it sample. The new Orca AX909-G2.3 is light years ahead of Lava 2605, which produced around 2005 where Orca AX-909-G2.3 was released 2012. Vs Antenna Pros AX-909, the difference is Orca is the new brand that was formed by the original designers of Antenna Pros, they have taken the original technology and made it even more effortless for users. Taking away what could happen and turning it to solutions, the Orca AX909-G2.3 has been come the new industry stander for outdoor antennas.
New variable G2.3 directional antenna system, has become the one antenna system that will fit all range of signal strength conditions. 80% of the problem in getting great signal was picking the right type of antenna for different locations. AX909-G2.3 removed all the uncertainty of guessing which antenna you need by offering three optimum settings on the new G2.3 system; the Passive Mode for all strong, moderate signal stations within a 40 mile range, the Active Mode for any weak signal stations in a 40~100+ mile radius*, and the Variable Mode for those hard to get HI-V and in-between stations. The bottom line is, if you have signal, the G2.3 directional antenna system will work!
We have tested AX909-G2.3 Orca antenna and give it 9/10 ratting, vs. Lava 2605 7/10, vs Antenna Pros AX909-G2 8/10 to be our Antenna of the year.
5/5 For Orca outdoor antenna of the year award 2011
Universal J-Pole with mounting hardware ReviewWe understand that mounting your new outdoor antenna can be a problem. We have just the right item for you; the new Universal J-Pole for outdoor TV antennas will make your new install easy and fast. It's not a 30 foot tower or an 20 feet pole from the roof but for most customers its the most easiest pole to install your outdoor antenna. Able to fit on vertical or horizontal surfaces, making this pole the perfect install for roof tops side of wall or even in attic.
The Universal J-pole is best used with any outdoor antenna with mounting of 3/4" ~ 1" pole requirement. This J-pole come with pivoting foot, which allows installation on vertical or horizontal surfaces. All Mounting Hardware is included
Good for most outdoor antennas from brands like: Orca, Lava, Antenna Pros.
(AX-909G2, AX-929G2, 2605, 2805...)
Digital HD Source score: 4.5/5
Orca G5 signal booster boxOrca Antenna just announced that the new 2012 version of their antenna will come with the new G5 or generation 5 signal booster box that will offer:
On passive mode (power off): Yellow ~ Light Green 1~40 Miles.
On active mode (power on): Light Green ~ Violet 30~100+ Miles.
On variable mode (power on with use of tuner): G5 or G2V.3 package Gain control booster box (pattern pending). Allow user to adjust and finding just the right amount of Gain control for those hard to get Hi-V stations and in-between stations.
2012 version also come with hi-volt signal booster and control unit with overload protection function, surge protection function, build in with yellow light warning system.
Orca AX912 Indoor Antenna ReviewOrca AX912 Review 10-28-2011:
We have tested many indoor antennas and due to their size and power level there is not much to review about, as most only usable within 40 miles of broadcast. But to our surprise the Orca AX912 indoor antenna show to be almost as powerful as many of outdoor antenna we have tested. Under our test location warehouse, this antenna was able to pickup stations over 80 miles away! That is unheard of for an small indoor antenna. We suggest this antenna for those of you that need powerful antenna but cant use an outdoor antenna. Only down side we find with this antenna is; with its over size booster it can be too powerful for stations that is within the 20 miles range. But this problem can be fixed by unplugging the power cord, which then bypass the build in booster for passive stable signal boosting of 10 db.
Products Build: This is a light weight small size outdoor antenna, first looks to be unimpressive vs. large Omni directional traditional outdoor antenna. More like a small satellite dish then an antenna. 3/5
Installation: Very few parts, easy to install and small enough for attic or roof top. 5/5
Function: Directional antenna with motorized control unit by remote, best used for long range outdoor setting. Just point to the source and grabs all UHF/VHF/FM signals. G2 control unit is new in the industry, which give the user the option of turning up or down the amplification/noise (used for short range broad cast stations or longer ranged stations). If living in city areas, for the best reception with no line of sight issue, can plug antenna direct into TV as a passive antenna with no power. 5/5
Signal: Surprisingly the Orca Antenna AX-906-G2 produced better receptions in medium range to long range then larger traditional outdoor antennas. Thanks to an industry high gain of +36 db. Problem is with high amplification is noise level also increases (interference and distortion can be a result), antenna need to be installed 3 feet + away from any electric devices. The double wing, dish net deign are also new to this type of antenna and from information by Orca Antenna it attracts 20% more signals. Even with the G2 unit, this antenna is not for short range use. Option for short range use is to plug antenna direct to the TV without the power unit. 4/5
Products Build: This is a light weight small size outdoor antenna, first looks to be unimpressive vs. large Omni directional traditional outdoor antenna. More like a small satellite dish then an antenna. Different from the AX-906-G2 is its front bar design and it just feels sturdier. 4/5
Installation: Very few parts, easy to install and small enough for attic or roof top. 5/5
Function: Directional antenna with motorized control unit by remote, best used for long range outdoor setting. Just point to the source and grabs all UHF/VHF/FM signals. G2 control unit is new in the industry, which give the user the option of turning up or down the amplification/noise (used for short range broad cast stations or longer ranged stations). If living in city areas, for the best reception with no line of sight issue, can plug antenna direct into TV as a passive antenna with no power. 5/5
Signal: Surprisingly the Orca Antenna AX-906-G2 produced better receptions in medium range to long range then larger traditional outdoor antennas. Thanks to an industry high gain of +36 db. Problem is with high amplification is noise level also increases (interference and distortion can be a result), antenna need to be installed 3 feet + away from any electric devices. The double wing, dish net deign are also new to this type of antenna and from information by Orca Antenna it attracts 20% more signals. Even with the G2 unit, this antenna is not for short range use. Option for short range use is to plug antenna direct to the TV without the power unit. 4/5
After many test of the AX-969 or the WA-2807, we have decided to replace this model with the new Orca AX-909G2.3 2012 model. AX-969 or WA-2807 from test was just to hard to put together, and this is the first time our test product was damaged when installing. We have tested the AX909G2.3 with its patented technology, this is by far the best outdoor antenna in the market!
