Esp32 cc1101 and reciving signal

Hello. Does anyone have experience with CC1101…? I have built one with an ESP32 and am running OMG Pilight (multi verion also Rf Rf2 and rtl433) on it. I’ve gotten to the point where it communicates via MQTT, but the range is terrible. I have to hold the receiver within 20 cm for it to work. Any tips on what to troubleshoot? I think it should be wired correctly since it is receiving signals?