
This is a short-boom, eight-element antenna. A key feature of this antenna is that the two arms of the reflector section are separated in the middle, and it uses a balanced line for 180-degree feed. In the photo, the balanced feed line has not yet been installed. The advantage is that the boom is less than 1 meter long, making it easy to install. The disadvantage is that its gain is lower than traditional eight-element antennas, with a free space gain of only 6.55 dBi.
Of course, all of the above data are based on the author's information. The actual results will need to be tested and observed after the author finishes work tomorrow.