| City | Coventry, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Country | US |
| Area | Kent County, Rhode Island |
| Branding | Play 95.1 |
| Airdate | February 6, 2016[1] |
| Language | Spanish |
| Erp | 100 watts |
| Haat | 18.45 meters (60.5 ft) |
| Class | LP |
| Facility id | 193137 |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Coordinates | 41°42′0.4″N 71°35′39.2″W |
| Former callsigns | WWRI-LP (2016–2024) |
| Owner | Arsan Broadcasting Foundation |
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.[2] 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.[3]
In 2022, the station's license was transferred to Arsan Broadcasting Foundation. The call sign was changed to WAST-LP on April 15, 2024.[4]
References
- ^ Miller, Kendra (February 28, 2016). "Community radio station wants bigger local presence". The Coventry Courier. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ Venta, Lance (2020-09-27). "Rhode Island LPFM Moving Programming To AM/Translator Combo". RadioInsight. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ Venta, Lance (2020-10-07). "Rhode Island LPFM Reaches Settlement With FCC Over Multiple Rule Violations Including Airing Commercials And Being Co-Owned". RadioInsight. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ FCC-LMS-193137