Hoverman Type 2 with 4 Reflector Rod Pairs [each with a Mid-Point Gap] analyzed using 4nec2.
Hoverman Type 1 (NO Reflector) per US Patent 2,918,672, issued 22Dec1959, analyzed using 4nec2, assuming AWG12: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/2918672.pdf
All 45-deg Zig-Zag and Horizontal Element Lengths L=7.0-in.
If built per Patent, Type-2 would not cover up through Ch52. Shortening Horizontal ELements from 7-inches to 5.0 to 6.25-inches will.
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enlarge 73KB, 644x1024 1 Hoverman Type-2 with 4 Split RR Pair's 3D View
enlarge 316KB, 863x1024 2 Hoverman Type-2 with 4 Split RR Pair's Front View [1 large square = 2.5-inches]
enlarge 118KB, 354x1024 3 Hoverman Type-2 with 4 Split RR Pair's Top View [1 large square = 2.5-inches]
enlarge 214KB, 1152x711 4 Hoverman Type-2 with 4 Split RR Pair's UHF Raw Gain = 9.8 to 13.8 to 7.1 dBi
enlarge 234KB, 1152x711 5 Hoverman Type-2 with 4 Split RR Pair's UHF SWR (300-ohms) = 3.8-1.7-2.5 is TOO HIGH