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
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Mike Barnes
/ 22 December 2019
Cleanup team was Bruce Smith ZL3TDF, Paul Turner ZL3PTR, Peter Tyerman ZL3IA, Ian MacPherson ZL3AO, Mike Duncan ZL3MWD and Mike...
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/ 20 December 2019
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/ 8 December 2019
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/ 4 December 2019
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/ 29 October 2019
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