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WWRI-LP

Semi-satellite of WWRI, West Warwick, Rhode Island
Coventry, Rhode Island United States
Broadcast area	Kent County, Rhode Island
Frequency	95.1 MHz
Branding	I-95.1
Programming
Language(s)	English
Format	Silent (was Classic rock)
Ownership
Owner	Arsan Broadcasting Foundation
History
First air date	February 6, 2016
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	193137
Class	LP
ERP	24 watts
HAAT	58.5 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
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	www.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. ^ 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.

External links

• I-95.1 website

• Radio stations established in 2016
• 2016 establishments in Rhode Island
• Classic rock radio stations in the United States
• Low-power FM radio stations in Rhode Island
• Coventry, Rhode Island
• Community radio stations in the United States