On 2010-03-18, Joe from Kokomo wrote:

1) Strictly speaking, you are correct. It isn't "shortwave".

2) However, from a reality viewpoint, many do post their MW catches here.

notbob wrote:

So, catching, say, KGO in San Francisco while living in Northern Oregon
would be considered a valid connection for a DXer?

Well, at 50 kW, probably would not be considered 'rare' DX grin, but:
a) It's a start.
b) Whatever works for you.

I'm embarrassingly new at this and am trying to learn the ins and
outs. I've made the above connection before, but didn't realize it
was any big deal, KGO broadcasting at 50KW. I wasn't trying to score
a long catch, jes hear a radio station I was very familiar with.

My -personal- views are as follows...

If you are listening for actual content, it seems much more practical to
listen on the internet. No interference (QRM), no static (QRN), no
fading (QSB).

If you are listening to see how good of a 'catch' you can get and
like/love the "magic" of radio, then SWLing is the way to go (even if it
is medium wave [AM broadcast band], not shortwave).

I see from your other post, you want to get into ham radio.

Well, it's as easy as it has ever been: no Morse code (CW) required,
study guides available for free on the internet and a passing score of
just 75% required.

Good luck on getting your ticket!

Just my 2 cents, your mileage may vary.