What am I doing wrong?

[hankyexpress]

Hi Everyone,

I'm just starting out on my CB journey and I have antenna issues that I would like your opinions on if that's ok?

Please feel free to point out my rookie mistakes.

I have a Cobra 25 Classic (from someone on facebook) hooked up to a Firestik mounted on a 24ft painterspole which is staked into my lawn. SWR is 2.5 on all channels and nothing is received.

Here are some pictures of my efforts so far. Any help with reducing SWR and getting to hear some voices is gratefully received.

Thanks, Hankyexpress.