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. The station has been off the air and silent since October 1, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., when its programming moved to WPVD. Prior to leaving the air, WWRI-LP had broadcast a classic rock format. The station began broadcasting February 9, 2016. WWRI-LP was managed by Chris DiPaola,[1] 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 2016-2019. January 2020 marked the start of the station's local community morning show, "Mac & Boots In The Morning", hosted by Johnny Mac & John Botello.

WWRI-LP
Semi-Satellite of WWRI, West Warwick, Rhode Island
CityCoventry, Rhode Island
Broadcast areaKent County, Rhode Island
Frequency95.1 MHz
BrandingI-95.1
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatClassic rock
Ownership
OwnerChris DiPaola
(The Marconi Broadcasting Foundation)
WBLQ, WWRI, WSUB-LP
History
First air date
February 6, 2016[1]
Technical information
Facility ID193137
ClassLP
ERP24 watts
HAAT58.5 meters (192 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°41′34″N 71°37′55″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.kentcountyrocks.net

References
  1. Miller, Kendra (February 28, 2016). "Community radio station wants bigger local presence". The Coventry Courier. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
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