WRRS (FM)
| Bayview, Massachusetts United States | |
| Broadcast area | South Coast |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.5 MHz |
| Branding | The Station of the Cross |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Catholic religion |
| Network | The Station of the Cross |
| Affiliations | EWTN radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Holy Family Communications |
| History | |
| First air date | March 25, 2011 |
| Former call signs | WPMW (2009–2023) |
| Technical information[1] | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 175689 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 140 watts |
| HAAT | 54.1 meters (177 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 41°38′22.6″N 71°58′4.9″W / 41.639611°N 71.968028°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | thestationofthecross.com |
WRRS (88.5 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Bayview, Massachusetts. WRRS is owned by Holy Family Communications and airs a Catholic religious format as part of The Station of the Cross. WRRS is an affiliate of EWTN radio.
History
Academy of the Immaculate applied for a construction permit for a new station in Bayview, Massachusetts, near New Bedford, in a late 2007 window for new noncommercial radio stations.[2] The new station, which took on the call sign WPMW, would be operated by the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, and intended to carry programming from EWTN Radio, Relevant Radio, and Ave Maria Radio.[3] Test broadcasts began in December 2010;[4] WPMW, branded "Radio CorMariae", would formally launch on March 25, 2011, primarily airing EWTN Radio but with plans for local programming.[5]
Academy of the Immaculate purchased a second station on 88.5 in southeastern Massachusetts, WRRS in Middleborough Center, for $85,000 in 2011.[6] The two stations, along with WHVM in Oswego, New York (which had been owned by the affiliated Mt. St. Francis Hermitage), were acquired by Holy Family Communications for $75,000 in 2023.[7] WPMW and WRRS swapped call signs on August 15, 2023.[8]
References
- Back to citation "Facility Technical Data for WRRS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- Back to citation Fybush, Scott (December 17, 2007). "TV Towers Down in Scranton". NorthEast Radio Watch. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- Back to citation Rodrigues, Linda Andrade (March 6, 2009). "Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate to launch radio station". New Bedford Standard-Times. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- Back to citation Fybush, Scott (February 21, 2011). "Cumulus-Citadel Deal Affects NY, PA". NorthEast Radio Watch. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- Back to citation Rodrigues, Linda Andrade (March 19, 2011). "Friars launch Catholic radio". New Bedford Standard-Times. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- Back to citation Venta, Lance (October 1, 2021). "Station Sales Week Of 10/1". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- Back to citation Venta, Lance (January 20, 2023). "Station Sales Week of 1/20". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- Back to citation Moskowitz, Esq., Allan G. (August 9, 2023). "Form 380 - Exchange Request". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
External links
- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 175689 (WRRS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WRRS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database