I am new to shortwave but I am trying to learn. Does it really matter how
far the radio is from a computer? The computer is located in a room that
will allow me to eventually run an outdoor antenna (once I figure that out).

It just makes sense to have the computer and radio in the same area
especially with the access this room affords to the backyard and antenna
locations.

Also, any websites that would give someone very new to this the basics?
There are hundreds of sites out there and I a would like to find resources
that starts as if you have never listened to a radio station.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Sean