"Gregg" wrote in message
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I can hear my neighbor's computer at S-2 500 metres away. I have to
completely shut mine off to hear anything.

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Gregg
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That has to be one really bad computer. I can listen to China on a portable
radio 5 feet from my powered on monitor.

Sean,
If you can keep the RF noise generated by the computer from getting into the
radio, then distance is not the issue. If the lead in from the antenna is
shielded wire, and properly grounded, and the radio is well shielded you
should have little problem receiving stronger signals. Since you seem to be
just getting started in this hobby here is one place you can start.

http://www.dxing.com/

Given that some use computer controlled radios, having the computer in the
same room as the radio can be done. Monitors are probably the worst source
for noise.

Here are other sites to look at.

www.arrl.org
http://www.rnw.nl/realradio/rx_index.html
http://www.dxzone.com/
http://www.hard-core-dx.com/index.php
http://www.ac6v.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RX320/

It shouldn't take much effort to enjoy shortwave radio.

Have fun,

Craig