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It is with sadness that we report the passing of Bob Griggs, N4HCZ, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Bob was an exceptional CW operator and a familiar presence at LARC Field Day operations. He often helped kick off Field Day by ensuring LARC earned its solar power bonus points, and many will remember seeing him operating from the front porch …
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