No, it is a totally different principle from the British CFA. It is that of the well proven capacity hat. See the L. B. Cebik web site on Antennas, <cebik.com> I think he covers this antenna. It is a capacity hat taken to the ultimate,most of the antenna is the hats on top and bottom of a short dipole. Clever Idea for a CC&R limited hams. 73, Stuart K5KVH