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

JOTA at Wairakei School  – 2017
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JOTA at Wairakei School – 2017

Scott ZL3EP Graeme ZL3GLS Photos provided by Rick ZL3RIK
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NZART Annual Conference – June 2017
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NZART Annual Conference – June 2017

June commenced with the NZART Annual Conference in Rotorua. I had a very busy Saturday morning collecting the Rothschild Trophy...
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Jock White Memorial Field Day Contest – February 2017
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Jock White Memorial Field Day Contest – February 2017

Some say there are three certainties in life; Death, Taxes and Jock White Field Day. February came around yet again...
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Repeater Work – January 2017
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Repeater Work – January 2017

On Friday 13th Jan 2017 team of seven people (Rory ZL3HB, Rob ZL3RX, Rod ZL3ROD, Mike Zl3TMB, Morrie ZL3RP, Steve...
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NZART Amateur of the Year – Kelvin Barnsdale ZL3KB – 2016
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NZART Amateur of the Year – Kelvin Barnsdale ZL3KB – 2016

Christchurch Branch nominated Kelvin Barnsdale ZL3KB as NZART Amateur of the Year for 2016. During the past year Kelvin participated...
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