WARL
Encyclopedia
WARL is a radio station
in Attleboro, Massachusetts
. While its transmitters are located in North Attleborough, Massachusetts
, its studio is located in Providence, Rhode Island
. Its received signal is good in the town its transmitter is in but it cannot be received well in parts of Providence.
radio station from until 1998. Its original power was 1 kW.
& WBNW
.
until its bankruptcy sale in May 2003.
newspaper. WARL was the Providence-area affiliate of Sporting News Radio from 2004–2006. It was the flagship station for the Providence Bruins Radio Network
for the 2005–06 season.
In September 2006 WARL changed again to new-age "Positive Energy Moving Forward." It dropped sports programming during this time.
sports as well as Attleboro High School football.
In May 2010, Jeff Santos, who buys time on WWZN
in Boston to air progressive talk, announced on his show that they were buying time on WARL as well, in full force by May 31, 2010.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
in Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States and is immediately north of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Once known as "The Jewelry Capital of the World" for its many jewelry manufacturers, Attleboro had a population of 42,068 at the 2000 census, and a population of 43,645 as of...
. While its transmitters are located in North Attleborough, Massachusetts
North Attleborough, Massachusetts
North Attleborough, commonly written North Attleboro, is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 28,712 at the 2010 United States Census.The village of North Attleborough Center is located in the town.-History:...
, its studio is located in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
. Its received signal is good in the town its transmitter is in but it cannot be received well in parts of Providence.
1950
WARL began life as WARA on October 8, 1950. It was the local AttleboroAttleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States and is immediately north of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Once known as "The Jewelry Capital of the World" for its many jewelry manufacturers, Attleboro had a population of 42,068 at the 2000 census, and a population of 43,645 as of...
radio station from until 1998. Its original power was 1 kW.
1985-1987: power increase
WARA's owners applied for a power increase to its currently-authorized 5 kW day & night on September 24, 1985 (BP-19850924AF). The F.C.C. granted the increase on April Fools' Day 1986 with a license to cover being issued on September 25, 1987. Additionally, WARA changed ownership from Jerome Ottmar to James H., Peter H. & David J. Ottmar in 1986.1995
WARA is talk radio as "Talk 1320" by this time. It is owned by Peter Ottmar's Back Bay Broadcasting, along with WPNW, WWKXWWKX
WWKX is a Rhythmic Contemporary station serving the Providence area. The Cumulus Media outlet operates with an ERP of 1.15 kW and is licensed to Woonsocket, Rhode Island.-History:...
& WBNW
WEZE
WEZE is an AM radio station in Boston, Massachusetts on 590 kHz. The station is owned by Salem Communications and airs Religious programming.- History :...
.
1998
WARA became Spanish-language WJYT. ADD Radio Group bought the station effective June 1.2000–2002
WJYT changed calls to WARL on December 6, 2000. As WARL, it has had many formats, which are detailed below. The first of these formats was "Web Access Radio Live"- a brokered time/internet T.V. hybrid.2002–2003
WARL became easy listening with Norm Jagolinzer as host. Later that year the format changed from easy listening to urban as "Power 1320".2003–2004
WARL changed formats again to all-conspiracy talk "Reality Radio 1320" (featuring programming from the Genesis Communications Network). The programming had been airing on WALEWALE
WALE is a radio station licensed to the community of Greenville, Rhode Island, and serving the Providence, Rhode Island, area. The station is owned by Cumbre Communications Corp. The station is currently silent.-WLKW:...
until its bankruptcy sale in May 2003.
2004–2006
WARL's format once again changes, this time to sports talk "1320 The Drive" programmed by Scott MacPherson as a companion to his Sports JournalSports Journal
The Sports Journal was a monthly sports magazine published by Sports Journal Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island. The first issue was published in 2002, then in newspaper form. The magazine ceased publication in 2007.-Radio Program:...
newspaper. WARL was the Providence-area affiliate of Sporting News Radio from 2004–2006. It was the flagship station for the Providence Bruins Radio Network
Providence Bruins Radio Network
The Providence Bruins Radio Network is the radio network of the Providence Bruins, a minor league affiliate of the Boston Bruins.-Rhode Island :*1230/WBLQ: Westerly*1380/WNRI: Woonsocket -Former flagships :...
for the 2005–06 season.
2006–2009
2009–present
WARL added Boston College EaglesBoston College Eagles
The Boston College Eagles are the athletic teams representing Boston College. They compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The men's and women's ice hockey teams compete in Hockey East. The women's crew team competes in the Eastern Association of Women's Rowing...
sports as well as Attleboro High School football.
In May 2010, Jeff Santos, who buys time on WWZN
WWZN
WWZN is an AM radio station licensed to serve the Boston media market. Its programming is a time-brokered mix between progressive talk radio during the daytime , sports talk and religious programming in the overnight hours...
in Boston to air progressive talk, announced on his show that they were buying time on WARL as well, in full force by May 31, 2010.