WAST-LP
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| Broadcast area | Kent County, Rhode Island |
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| Frequency | 95.1 MHz |
| Branding | Play 95.1 |
| Programming | |
| Language | Spanish |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Arsan Broadcasting Foundation |
| History | |
First air date | February 6, 2016[1] |
Former call signs | WWRI-LP (2016–2024) |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 193137 |
| Class | LP |
| ERP | 100 watts |
| HAAT | 18.45 meters (60.5 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°42′0.4″N 71°35′39.2″W / 41.700111°N 71.594222°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | LMS |
WAST-LP, previously WWRI-LP, is an FM radio station broadcasting on 95.1 MHz, licensed to Coventry, Rhode Island, United States owned by Arsan Broadcasting Foundation.
History
This station began broadcasting as WWRI-LP on February 9, 2016. WWRI-LP was managed by Chris DiPaola,[1] owner of WBLQ (1230 AM) and manager of WSUB-LP ("96.7 the Buzz") in Westerly, Rhode Island. On October 1, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., its programming moved to WWRI (1450 AM and 105.5 FM), the former WPVD, after it was acquired by DiPonti Communications.[3] At the same time, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) resolved an investigation into WWRI-LP for airing unauthorized commercials on four occasions between 2016 and 2020, including issuing a $15,000 fine.[4]
In 2022, the station's license was transferred to Arsan Broadcasting Foundation. The call sign was changed to WAST-LP on April 15, 2024.[2]
References
- ^ a b Miller, Kendra (February 28, 2016). "Community radio station wants bigger local presence". The Coventry Courier. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ a b "Facility Technical Data for WAST-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Venta, Lance (September 27, 2020). "Rhode Island LPFM Moving Programming To AM/Translator Combo". RadioInsight. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ Venta, Lance (October 7, 2020). "Rhode Island LPFM Reaches Settlement With FCC Over Multiple Rule Violations Including Airing Commercials And Being Co-Owned". RadioInsight. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 193137 (WAST) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WAST-LP at FCCdata.org
- WAST in Nielsen Audio's FM station database