Welcome to the Christchurch Amateur Radio Club, NZART Branch 05 (Midlands District).

The club is open to the public every Tuesday night from 7:30 pm until late.
Come have a natter and a cuppa. Learn more about amateur radio & the electronics involved in the hobby.


Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competency

HamCram is weekend course for beginners to learn the basics of amateur radio and become qualified to get on the air.

We will work with you until you pass.
Next Course
23rd & 24th November 2024

For bookings or questions,
contact Tony Van Poppel ZL3TVP on 027 410 0020 or Email

Filter Project: Round 2
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Filter Project: Round 2

Back in the mists of time, I believe it was July of 2021, Branch 05 facilitated its first 2 metre...
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Homebrew Evening – 25th October 2021
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Homebrew Evening – 25th October 2021

The Branch 05 Clubroom was not quite packed-like-sardines, as a dozen suitably socially Distanced folks attended at the Homebrew show...
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September Lockdown Projects – Second Round
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September Lockdown Projects – Second Round

Antennas and things I finally went & got a round tuit & made up a 30/60 trapped dipole which I...
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August Lockdown Projects – Second Round
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August Lockdown Projects – Second Round

My lockdown project is a portable VHF/UHF satellite antenna for use with the motor home. The antenna uses plastic conduit...
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Fox Hunt – September 2021
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Fox Hunt – September 2021

Fox hunting (also known as Transmitter hunting, bunny hunting, and bunny chasing), is an activity wherein participants use radio direction...
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