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FVR Spitfire Array
The Powerpoint presentation below was given by Fred Hopengarten, K1VR, at the
1998 Dayton Hamvention Antenna Forum. Designed by John Kaufman, W1FV, this
antenna presents some interesting possibilities to help you get louder on the
low bands.
Spitfire dimensions for
several bands (added 04-Dec-2001)
Download the Powerpoint 97 File (FVR
Spitfire.ppt, size 2308 Kb)
View Presentation in HTML Format
The FVR Spitfire Array (A
“poor man’s 4-square” for Top Band)
Adding Gain to an Existing
Vertical
FVR Spitfire Array (2
switching directions)
Direction Switching Details
FVR Spitfire Array (“Poor
man’s 4-square”)
Spitfire Elevation Pattern
Spitfire Azimuth
Pattern (25o elevation)
Computer Model Gain
Computer Model
Front-to-Back Ratio
Spitfire vs. 4-square
Parasitic Element Tuning
Procedure
Parts List
K1VR Spitfire Installation
K1VR Relay Switch Box
Installation
Spitfire Variations
Spitfire Broadside Array
Broadside Array Azimuth
Pattern
Array Status at K1VR
The FVR Spitfire Array (A
poor man’s 4-square for Top Band)
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