WWRI-LP
WWRI-LP is an FM radio station broadcasting on 95.1 MHz, licensed to Coventry, Rhode Island. WWRI-LP is owned by the Marconi Broadcasting Foundation. WWRI-LP broadcasts a classic rock format. The station began broadcasting February 9, 2016. WWRI-LP is managed by Chris DiPaola,[1] owner of WBLQ (1230) and manager of WSUB-LP ("96.7 the Buzz") in Westerly, Rhode Island. WWRI-LP has 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 2016-2019. January 2020 marked the start of the station's local community morning show, "Mac & Boots In The Morning", hosted by Johnny Mac & John Botello.
| City | Coventry, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Kent County, Rhode Island |
| Frequency | 95.1 MHz |
| Branding | I-95.1 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Chris DiPaola (The Marconi Broadcasting Foundation) |
| History | |
| First air date | February 6, 2016[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 193137 |
| Class | LP |
| ERP | 24 watts |
| HAAT | 58.5 meters (192 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 41°41′34″N 71°37′55″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.kentcountyrocks.net |
References
- Miller, Kendra (February 28, 2016). "Community radio station wants bigger local presence". The Coventry Courier. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
External links
- WWRI in the FCC's FM station database
- WWRI-LP on Radio-Locator
- WWRI in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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