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

Herbert Solar Frame install
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Herbert Solar Frame install

Smaller crew of 7 headed up the hill Saturday instead of going to the yachting at Lyttleton where the crowds...
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New Club logo
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New Club logo

The club has a new logo that you will see on our webpage and documentation going forward. This journey began...
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March Auction Tuesday 19th March 7:30pm
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March Auction Tuesday 19th March 7:30pm

We have had a 4wd boot lot of equipment come in all the way from Nelson. A huge thanks to...
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Hamcram March 16th/17th 10/10 passes
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Hamcram March 16th/17th 10/10 passes

Outstanding effort from the group who sat the exam over the weekend. All high passes with a student, getting one...
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Marleys Working Bee (24th Feb 2024)
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Marleys Working Bee (24th Feb 2024)

Keen bunch met at the club at 8:30am to help clear our poles and remains of our antenna to enable...
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