WWRX (FM) explained

WWRX
City:Bradford, Rhode Island
Country:US
Area:New London, Connecticut
Branding:Jammin' 107.7
Airdate:November 30, 1995 (as WKCD)[1]
Format:Rhythmic contemporary
Erp:1,050 watts
Haat:170m (560feet)
Class:A
Facility Id:58731
Licensing Authority:FCC
Coordinates:41.4609°N -71.929°W
Former Callsigns:
  • WKCD (1995–2002)
  • WHJM (2002–2004)
  • WWRX (2004–2013)
  • WSKP (2013–2014)
Affiliations:Compass Media Networks
Owner:Full Power Radio
Licensee:Fuller Broadcasting International, LLC
Sister Stations:WBMW, WJJF, WSKP
Webcast:Listen Live

WWRX (107.7 MHz) is a rhythmic contemporary music formatted FM radio station licensed to Bradford, Rhode Island, and serving the New London, Connecticut, area. The station is owned by Full Power Radio and broadcasts with an ERP of 1.05 kW.

History

The station went on the air November 30, 1995, as WKCD, with a smooth jazz format;[1] this was replaced with modern adult contemporary in 1999 (under owners Back Bay Broadcasting and AAA Entertainment).[2] Following a sale to John Fuller's Red Wolf Broadcasting, the current format launched on September 19, 2002;[3] initially using the WHJM call sign,[4] it became WWRX in 2004 after 103.7 FM in Westerly, Rhode Island, changed its call letters from WWRX-FM to WEEI-FM (it is now WVEI-FM).

The station moved its city of license from Pawcatuck, Connecticut, to Ledyard, Connecticut, effective August 22, 2013. On December 24, 2013, WWRX changed its call letters to WSKP, swapping call letters with 1180 AM; the swap was reversed on April 23, 2014. WWRX again moved its community of license on November 16, 2015, from Ledyard, Connecticut, to Bradford, Rhode Island.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999. 1999. D-79. February 27, 2012.
  2. News: Fybush . Scott . WABY Goes All-News . May 19, 2024 . North East RadioWatch . April 23, 1999.
  3. News: Fybush . Scott . WKCD Jams! . May 19, 2024 . North East RadioWatch . September 23, 2002.
  4. News: Fybush . Scott . 2002 Year in Review . May 19, 2024 . NorthEast Radio Watch.