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My take on this problem is,


The low radiation resistance is caused by the antenna been electrically short which also contributes to the high loss resistance,


a lossy loading coil could also be contributing to the high loss resistance,


25ohm radiation resistance + 25ohm total loss resistance gives you the 1:1 vswr & shitty efficiency.