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

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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Workshop Worries – July 2020
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Workshop Worries – July 2020

We arrived at clubroom at 9am on 9th July 2020. The workshop was flooded again, 2nd time in two weeks....
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HamCram – June 2020
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HamCram – June 2020

HamCram exam on Sunday 14th June. All passed.Tutors, Mike, Steve, Don, Richard, Dave and Cath.
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Lockdown Projects – May 2020
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Lockdown Projects – May 2020

Gilbert ZL3GIL During the lockdown I had time to finish off my BITX20 usb transceiver. This was one of my...
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Mt. Herbert Maintenance Trip – May 2020
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Mt. Herbert Maintenance Trip – May 2020

At the club carpark before departing at 9:40am. Met our Covid 19 responsibilities at the gate. Our arrival at the...
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