Putting an antenna against a wall or having any obstacles near it will affect the antennas receive and transmission, with a ground plane that doesn't have a 360 around the antenna will make the antenna directional, the antenna you have is is for a vehicle but even if you mount it roof hight with clearance around you will find its performance much better, ideally a good home base antenna would be a Silver Rod mounted as high as possible on the roof of your home.
I moved the antenna all over the place and this where I got the best swr. This kit is designed for indoor use but I have carpet inside. And yes, works great. Local contacts and lots of skip on sb.
Putting an antenna against a wall or having any obstacles near it will affect the antennas receive and transmission, with a ground plane that doesn't have a 360 around the antenna will make the antenna directional, the antenna you have is is for a vehicle but even if you mount it roof hight with clearance around you will find its performance much better, ideally a good home base antenna would be a Silver Rod mounted as high as possible on the roof of your home.
I moved the antenna all over the place and this where I got the best swr.
This kit is designed for indoor use but I have carpet inside.
And yes, works great. Local contacts and lots of skip on sb.