15º Encuentro Nacional e Internacional de Diexismo

July 31- 2 August, 2009 - Cuernavaca, Morelos - México

Mexican DX Meeting

What is this?
History
Cuernavaca 2009

CUERNAVACA
Location
How to get here?
How to stay?
Links

What is DX, Dxing?

Some external links

From Wikipedia

Dxing.com

Dxing.info

Some friends that have visited our DX Meeting:

Anker Petersen

(DSWCI-Denmark)

Adrian Peterson

(AWR)

Darío Monferini

(Play-DX, Italy)

Jeff and Thais White

(WRMI, Miami, FL.)

Jaime Baguena and

Alfonso Montealegre

(Radio Nederland, Latin-america Service, Nederland)

Ludo Maes (Transmitter Documentation Project, Belgium)

Allen Graham (HCJB, Voz Global from Aventura DX - DX PartyLine)

Pedro Sedano (AER; Asociacion Española de Radioescucha, Spain)

Manolo de la Rosa y Malena Negrin (Radio Habana-Cuba; En Contacto)

and much more friend around the world!!!

MORE INFORMATION

E-MAIL

Some Mexican DXers:

Hugo Calderon

Jojutla, Morelos

Paul S. Caldera

Gomez Palacio, Durango

Rafael Grajeda R.

Veracruz City

Miguel A. Rocha

Ascension, Chihuahua

Ivan Lopez Alegria

Tepic, Nayarit

Magdiel Cruz R.

Jiutepec, Morelos

15th National and International Meeting of DXers and Shortwave Listeners

What is this Meeting?

This is the annual get-together for all radio enthusiasts: DXers, radio experimenters, shortwave listeners, associations, groups, clubs and radio listeners in general; from Mexico and any part of the world, as well as representatives of international and local radio stations.

But besides this, we are celebrating 15 YEARS!!!! of meetings as DXers and radio clubs in Mexico.

Historical information:

In the year 1995 the First National Meeting of DX Clubs formally took place in Mexico. This came about at the urging of Professor Ivan Lopez Alegria, who organized with great satisfaction the first event in the city of Tepic, Nayarit State, and with it the beginning of this historic period that has brought us with the 1009 Edition a total of 15 years of meetings of enthusiasts who listen to the world and tune in the world by means of the Hertzian waves, practicing world band radio listening and practicing the exciting hobby/science that is DXing.

Before continuing, let's list the locations of the DX Meetings and their organizers:

1.- Tepic, Nayarit (1995) Nayarit DX Club. Prof. Ivan Lopez Alegria, Prof. Jorge Ocegueda and Jesus Almeida.

2. Miguel Auza, Zacatecas (1996) Prof. Luis Antero Aguilar.

3.- Veracruz, Veracruz. (1997) Sociedad de Ingenieros Radioescuchas: Ing. Rafael Grajeda Rosado and Ing. César Fernandez de Lara.

4.- Tehuacan, Puebla. (1998) Miriam and Erika Guerrero Buendia. ¡Making history: Th first time in the world that a major DX meeting is organized by women -- two female radio listening and DX enthusiasts!

5.- Orizaba, Veracruz. (1999) Prof. Cesar Granillo Sosa.

6.- Oaxaca, Oaxaca. (2000) Martin Iraizos.

7.- Guanajuato, Guanajuato. (2001) Jose Rivera.

8.- Xalapa, Veracruz. (2002) Mrs. Lucha y Mr. Pepe Gonzalez.

9.- Tizayuca, Hidalgo. (2003) Martin Herrera Jimenez.

10.- Veracruz, Veracruz. (2004) Sociedad de Ingenieros Radioescuchas (SIR), Ing. Rafael Grajeda Rosado and Ing. Cesar Fernandez de Lara.

11.- Tampico, Tamaulipas. (2005) Juan Jose Miroz Lozano.

12.- Ascension, Chihuahua. (2006) Prof. Miguel Angel Rocha Gamez.

13.- Mexico, D.F. (2007) Norbeto Lambertinez.

14.- Gomez Palacio, Durango. (2008) Paul Sebastian Caldera Aguayo.

15.- We come to the "City of Eternal Spring"!!!: Cuernavaca 2009.

"15 YEARS OF HISTORY IN RADIO LISTENING AND DXING IN MEXICO!"

15TH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF DXERS AND SHORTWAVE RADIO LISTENERS

For more information on any of the past events, I invite you to visit the website of the Asociacion Española de Radioescuchas (AER), which has generously supported the publicity for these meetings:

http://www.aer-dx.org/encuentro/default.htm

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Who are the organizers?

For this 2009 edition, the hosts and organizers are the local DXers of the Morelos DX Club and members of the Mexico DX Club, a Yahoo group, friends, acquaintences and others who love and have a passion for radio!!!

Who is it for?

Anyone who is a radio enthusiast; not only DXers, but also ordinary radio listeners, students, telecommunications workers, engineers, docentes, radio announcers and producers, technicians, people with or without nowledge of the subject.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

What are the objectives?

Get people together with a common denominator: Radio listening and DXing.
Promote radio listening on shortwave (SW), which is unknown by many people in our country, and which is vast source of information about the world.
As a consequence, promote the hobby of DXing, an educational, cultural and instructive "science hobby."
Get stations closer to their listeners, establishing real and personal communication between each: appreciating the radio listener and his suggestions in order to improve the service. Exchange information between participants and DXers, and promote friendship and comradery.
Create a public forum.
Analyze the contemporary phenomena of telecommunciations, not only radio and its future; Internet, satellite, TV, VHF, UHF, AM, FM, LW, shortwave, etc., etc.
DXing, DXing and more DXing.

What to bring to the event?

First of all, a lot of enthusiasm for radio. If not, at the end of the Meeting you will leave with a lot of enthusiasm for radio!!! as well as a desire to become more familiar with radio, radio listening and DXing. Items that you should not forget, and if you do forget them, no problem; you’ll get more.

Radio equipment: A receiver, whatever you have, digital or analog, of any brand, but it should be portable and secure. It’s exciting to get to know the equipment that we use to listen to far-away stations. (Radio-tape recorders, portable radios, transceivers, communications receivers, scanners, solar-powered radios, battery-powered, tube receivers, galena radios, antique radios, etc., etc. with AM, FM, LW, TV, VHF, UHF, etc. and of course not to forget our beloved shortwave!!!)
Antennas, as necessary to set up your DX station, or to show it.
Notebook, pencil or pen. There will be a lot of things to note - addresses, etc.
Books, magazines, DX club bulletins.
Printed materials from stations, brochures, magazines, etc.
And almost a sin, don’t forget the QSL cards from your collection or your recent QSL’s to enter our 2009 QSL Contest.
Digital cameras, but analog ones are sufficient -- something to capture your memories, or a video camera.
USB memories (with no viruses), since exchange of information is done with these nowadays. Your can use them to bring along some samples of your DX catches on USB memories or on CD’s to share your recorded audio.
Digital or analog voice recorder.
A laptop, if you consider it necessary, is a basic tool.

Whatever you consider necessary for the event -- souvenirs of your region or country, post cards, etc. Remember that this is also a time for friendship, comradery and getting together.

All of the above is not necessary, but if you have some of it, so much the better. Remember that our equipment is our treasure, but be careful with it as you travel to the event.

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Location:

The city of Cuernavaca is located some 85 kilometers south of the capital of Mexico, Mexico City. It has an altitude of 150 meters above sea level. As you descend on the highway from Mexico City, you can observe how big the valley is where this “City of Eternal Spring” is located. Its slogan comes from the very nice climate which it has most of the year.

Reasons to visit Cuernavaca

and all of the State of Morelos

(So you can enjoy this beautiful region

using the DX Meeting as a pretext)

Statue of Don Jose Ma. Morelos y Pavon,

a Mexican Independence War leader.

Historical attractions.-

Here in Curnavaca, there are important historical attractions such as museums, monuments, gardens, plazas and historical houses. One of the obligatory visits is to the Museo Cuauhnahuac or the Palace of Cortes. But there are other must-see museums and archeological sites in the rest of the state, like Xochimilco, designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site; the ex-convents in towns like Tepoztlan and Tlayacapan; and the ex-haciendas which evoke moments of the revolutionary struggle; cathedrals and churches that define religious architecture of other periods. Be sure to see places like the cities of Jiutepec, Temixco, Cuautla, and towns like Xochitepec, Zapata and Jojutla.

Cathedral and Principal square:

Government's Palace:

El Castillito (Historic Photograhy Museum) and El Calvario (Church):

Cortes` Palace (Cuauhnauac Museum):

Tourist and ecological attractions.-

This is a perfect region for eco-tourism, with a favorable climate and an abundance of cold- and hot-water natural springs, without mentioning the abundance of campgrounds and beaches, and the largest water park in all of Latin America. There are also large greenhouses for plants and ornate flowers such as the poinsettia and roses. As for lodging and gastronomy, you can find options for all tastes and pocketbooks.

Chapultepec Ecological Park, Water Park "El Rollo" and Lake Tequesquitengo:

Cultural and sports attractions.-

As far as cultural and sorting interests, mainly in Cuernavaca, national and international events are held in the areas of fine arts, photography, dance, conventions, golf, chess, etc. And the practice of extreme sports like parachuting, rappelling and diving, among others.

Danza de los Chinelos: A folk dance.

This is Morelos!

An important attraction for foreigners who want to learn the Spanish language is to come to the city of Cuernavaca, where there are many educational institutions that teach our language, and they can also find schools of English, German, French, Japanese, Italian and Portuguese, as well as the Mexican language Nahuatl.

Attractions for investment and economic development.-

Due to its strategic location, large transnational companies have established themselves here. The area known as the Industrial City of the Cuernavaca Valley (CIVAC) is an example, where we can find an automobile assembly plant, an international brand tire factory, pharmaceutical industries, and manufacturers of electronic parts, plastics, metallic parts, chemicals, communications technology and cellular telephones, cosmetics, cleaning and food products, etc., as well as clothing manufacturers.

Besides terrestrial routes, the area also has an airport for national connections. As for highways, the city of Cuernavaca can be easily reached from Mexico City via the “Autopista del Sol,” which goes from Mexico City to the port of Acapulco, in Guerrero State, from north to south. To the east, the highway goes towards the city of Puebla. And to the northeast a free (non-toll) highway goes tot he city of Toluca in Mexico State.

More photos!!!

For these reasons and more, Morelos is a magical part of our Mexican Republic, worthy of your consideration! And Cuernavaca is the appropriate site for our 15th National and International Meeting of DXers and Shortwave Radio Listeners!

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How to get Here?

From Mexico City:

By Air,

a) Arriving directly from the Mexico City International Airport, which presently has two terminals:

Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México (English version)

For the benefit of our colleagues and visitors on the national and international levels, there are direct first class bus links directly from the Mexico City International Airport to the city of Cuernavaca.

More information at the web page: http://www.pullman.com.mx/english/

b) Arriving at the local airport, the Cuernavaca Airport in the capital city of the State of Morelos. It is classified as a Class VI national airport and it’s located only 16 kilometers from the city.

More information at:

http://cuernavaca.asa.gob.mx/wb/webasa/cuernavaca_aeropuertos

By Land

This city has various bus terminals with four commercial lines: Pullman de Morelos, Estrella Blanca, Estrella de Oro and Autobuses Surianos (better known as Oro).

a) Pullman de Morelos. This company is well-known and has excellent service all day long, with excellent deluxe and First Class buses. Its main route is its connection to Mexico City.

If you arrive at Mexico City, the first thing to do is find the Terminal de Autobuses del Sur (the southern bus station), popularly known as the Taxqueña (or Tasqueña). At this terminal you will find the routes to Cuernavaca. However, you have to consider which terminal you want to arrive at, because there are two main terminals in Cuernavaca: Casino de la Selva and Terminal Centro. The main one, in my opinion, is the Terminal Casino de la Selva, since from here the buses leave for Mexico City International Airport. The route from Taxqueña takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

b) Estrella Blanca. This company is comprised of other lines known nationally as Autobuses Chihuahuenses, Estrella Blanca and Futura. So for our colleagues coming from the northern part of the country, you can check to see if some bus line makes a connection with this line, since there are various routes that go to Acapulco via Cuernavaca, saving time since you don;t have to go through Mexico City.

There is also the possibility of arriving from the Terminal de Autobuses del Norte (the northern bus station) in Mexico City and from there take a First Class bus direct to the Estrella Blanca Terminal in Cuernavaca, a very comfortable and recommended service. The only disadvantage is that these direct routes are only available at certain times.

The Estrella Blanca Terminal in Cuernavaca also has a service of local connections in economy class to the city of Toluca in Mexico State. This avoids passing through Mexico City. The disadvantage is that it is not a fast route and the road is very twisting, but the scenery is wonderful.

c) Estrella de Oro. This is a bus line that has a direct connection from Mexico City to the port of Acapulco and the Pacific beaches. The city of Cuernavaca is in the middle of this route, which leaves only from the Terminal de Autobuses del Sur (Taxqueña) to Cuernavaca, Morelos. And incidentally, if someone is coming from the south, such as the State of Guerrero, this line could be yur option to travel in First Class buses.

d) Autobuses "Oro". This terminal connects the eastern part of the country, with direct routes between the cities of Cuernavaca and Puebla in very comfortable deluxe buses. En route lies the historic city of Cuautla, Morelos.

It is easy to arrive in plenty of time with no problem to Cuernavaca.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For those who have to go through Mexico City and who go through the Terminal del Norte, my personal recommendation is to take the “Trolebús” (urban electric transport) which connects the northern terminal with the Terminal del Sur (Taxqueña), making a "tour" through the center of the capital. The advantage is that it is very economical (2 Mexican pesos) and it is safe.

http://www.ste.df.gob.mx

The "Metro" (underground) is equally inexpensive, but in this case you have to change trains in various stations, which can be confusing for those who aren’t familiar with the system. It is also known for being a bit risky in terms of theft or attacks.

http://www.metro.df.gob.mx

If you want to look at the metro line map (you must have Adobe Peader installed): http://www.metro.df.gob.mx/imagenes/red/redinternet.pdf

The option of using taxis is only recommended if you have a lot of equipment or are travelling with others since the cost is very high. Always use the taxis that are located inside the bus terminal, avoiding the taxis “on the street.” Taxi is the last option if there is no Metro or Trolebús service.

Links of interest to travellers who arrive in Mexico City by bus:

Central de Autobuses del Norte, Mexico, D.F.

Central de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)

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Where to Stay?

Cuernavaca, being an excellent tourist destination, has an infinity of lodging possibilities for all tastes and budgets, from the most luxurious suite to a rustic room in a guest house (“casa de huespedes”).

Since the exact site has not yet been chosen for the event, we can’t recommend any specific accommodations for the Meeting at this time, but there are multiple options on the tourist sector web page below.

Hoteles Resorts Mision

Hotel Argento

Hotel Iberia

Hotel Vista Hermosa

Hotel Posada Casa Grande

Hotel Camino Real Sumiya

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RECOMMENDED SITES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CUERNAVACA AND ALL OF MORELOS STATE:

http://www.morelostravel.com/publica/principal.php

http://www.tesorosdemorelos.com.mx/english/principal.html

http://www.e-morelos.gob.mx/

http://www.demoreloseslaradio.com.mx/ (Cultural Radio on-line)

http://www.cuernavaca.gob.mx/

http://www.cuernavaca.gob.mx/turismo/index.php

http://www.diariodemorelos.com/ EDICIÓN IMPRESA VIRTUAL

Useful telephone numbers:

Tourist Information:

Worldwide +52 (777) 314 39 20 and National 01 800 987 8224.

Emergencies 066

Cultural Institute 777 318 1038

Ministry of Tourism 777 329 4404

Spanish Schools 777 313 5450

Hotel Association 777 314 1444 and 01 800 699 6990

Tour Operators 044 777 131 0938

Tourist Guides 777 318 2297

Pullman de Morelos 777 312 7620

Estrella Blanca 777 312 2626

Estrella de Oro 777 312 3055

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More Information, contact to: mcruz_dx@yahoo.com.mx

Mr. Magdiel Cruz Rodriguez

Apartado Postal, 22

62571 CIVAC, Morelos

Mexico

Phone, mobile:

International (+52) 777 110 94 56

National (045) 110 94 56

Local (044) 110 94 56

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PÁGINA DEDICA A LA DIFUSIÓN DEL 15o. ENCUENTRO NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE DIEXISTAS Y RADIOESCUCHAS DE LA ONDA CORTA; SIN PERSEGUIR NINGÚN FIN COMERCIAL O LUCRO. MARCAS O LOGOTIPOS QUE SE HAYAN USADO Y PERTENEZCAN A TERCEROS, SÓLO SE COLOCARON COMO MEDIO ILUSTRATIVO Y DE REFERENCIA.

73's

August 2