The range of the transmitter is very limited when it is powered by 5V and without an additional antenna. However, it is worth testing everything before you make any modifications.
Simple wire antenna can be made from 25 cm of single core wire, 17 mm side connected to the antenna solder point, then 16 turns (made using a thin screwdriver shaft or similar) and the remaining wire on top (approximately 53 mm):
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