WWRX (FM)

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 Red Wolf Broadcasting and broadcasts with an ERP of 1.05 kW.

WWRX
Broadcast areaNew London, Connecticut
Frequency107.7 MHz
BrandingJammin' 107.7
Programming
FormatRhythmic contemporary
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Red Wolf Broadcasting
  • (Fuller Broadcasting International, LLC)
WBMW, WJJF, WSKP
History
First air date
November 30, 1995 (as WKCD)[1]
Former call signs
  • WKCD (1995–2002)
  • WHJM (2002–2004)
  • WWRX (2004–2013)
  • WSKP (2013–2014)
Technical information
Facility ID58731
ClassA
ERP1,050 watts
HAAT170 meters (560 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°27′35″N 71°55′40″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.jammin1077.com

History

The station went on the air November 30, 1995 as WKCD, with a smooth jazz format;[1] this was replaced with a modern adult contemporary format from 1999 to 2002 (under owners Back Bay Broadcasting and AAA Entertainment). The current format launched on September 19, 2002; initially using the WHJM call sign, 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). Under the direction of Brian Ram, who serves as Red Wolf's VP/Programming.

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.

References

  1. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-79. Retrieved February 27, 2012.


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