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
Dates Pending for 2025

For bookings or questions,
contact Secretary Christchurch Amateur Radio Club at Email

Pairs Contest – October 2020
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Pairs Contest – October 2020

This new event is the brainchild of Wayne ZL2AYB, to give new hams the chance to experience the fun of...
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HamCram – September 2020
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HamCram – September 2020

Tutors Mike, Ian, Peter, Dennis, Steve, Rory, Des, Rob, Dave and of course, our longest running ‘candidate/tutor’, Cath. Those that...
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Mt Grey Fusion Repeater Installation – September 2020
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Mt Grey Fusion Repeater Installation – September 2020

After meeting at lake Janet at 11:30am 2 four-wheel drives and Geoff in his small car headed up the 5km...
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ZL3CC SOTA Memorial Day – 12th September 2020
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ZL3CC SOTA Memorial Day – 12th September 2020

Saturday 12th September saw six ZL3 activators ascend eight separate summits on Banks Peninsula & Zl3X/ZL3AB up in the Hanmer...
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50MHz Beam Antenna – August 2020
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50MHz Beam Antenna – August 2020

The club built a kitset 4 Element 50ohm Yagi with 2.2m Boom.Based on a DK7ZB design https://www.qsl.net/dk7zb/6m/428-breit.htm (bottom of page)...
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