WWRI-LP

WWRI-LP
Semi-satellite of WWRI, West Warwick, Rhode Island
Broadcast areaKent County, Rhode Island
Frequency95.1 MHz
BrandingI-95.1
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatSilent (was Classic rock)
Ownership
OwnerArsan Broadcasting Foundation
History
First air date
February 6, 2016
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID193137
ClassLP
ERP24 watts
HAAT58.5 meters (192 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°41′34″N 71°37′55″W / 41.69278°N 71.63194°W / 41.69278; -71.63194
Links
Public license information
LMS
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.kentcountyrocks.net

WWRI-LP is an FM radio station broadcasting on 95.1 MHz, licensed to Coventry, Rhode Island. The WWRI-LP license is owned by Arsan Broadcasting Foundation. The station has been off the air and silent since October 1, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., when its programming moved to WWRI. Prior to leaving the air, WWRI-LP broadcast a classic rock format. The station began broadcasting February 9, 2016. WWRI-LP was managed by Chris DiPaola, owner of WBLQ (1230) and manager of WSUB-LP ("96.7 the Buzz") in Westerly, Rhode Island. WWRI-LP had local community members on air each day, such as John Parente, Johnny Mac & more. Long-time radio DJ Kickin' Al was the afternoon drive host from 2016 to 2019. January 2020 marked the start of the station's local community morning show, "Mac & Boots In The Morning", hosted by Johnny Mac & John Botello.

References

  1. ^ a b Miller, Kendra (February 28, 2016). "Community radio station wants bigger local presence". The Coventry Courier. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WWRI-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.