Full Power Radio

Full Power Radio
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryRadio broadcasting
Founded2013; 13 years ago (2013)
Headquarters
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Key people
  • John Fuller, President
ParentRed Wolf Broadcasting Corporation

Full Power Radio (shortened as FPR) is an American media company, a subsidiary of Red Wolf Broadcasting Corporation, for which it currently serves as its main original radio content distribution and production arm.

It is based in Bloomfield, Connecticut and led by John Fuller. The company runs stations in a number of markets in 4 states.

History

John Fuller started his first radio station WJJF at aged 21 in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. The radio first signed on as a country music station on October 5, 1985.

On February 19, 2009, Ledyard-based Red Wolf Broadcasting Corp. (doing business as Full Power Radio) who owns WBMW and WWRX in the New London area, announced that it had agreed to buy WURH for $8,000,000. On May 14, 2009, Red Wolf Broadcasting took over control of the station. The first action was to change the station's callsign to WMRQ-FM, and restore the "Radio 104.1" moniker.

In November 2013, the Judson Group filed to sell WCRI to Red Wolf Broadcasting Corporation; thus returning the station to the ownership of John Fuller. The call letters were changed to WSKP on November 29; on December 2, WSKP dropped the WCRI-FM simulcast and launched an oldies format, branded as "Kool 1180".

On October 30, 2015, the Davidson Media Group sold four New England stations to Red Wolf for an undisclosed sum. WKKB, WNTY, WACM (AM), WSPR (AM) were transferred to RW, as well as 5 radio towers and various real estate.

On January 16, 2018, Connoisseur Media sold WSNG, along with the other Talk of Connecticut stations (except for WWCO in Waterbury), WDRC-FM in Hartford, and W272DO in New Haven, to Red Wolf Broadcasting for $8 million in January 2018; the sale was completed on March 29, 2018.

On New Years Days of 2023, FPR announced they would flip Oldies “Kool Radio” on WACM (AM) in Springfield, Massachusetts to Rhythmic CHR “Jammin 100.1”.

On May 10, 2024, RW completed the purchase for WZBG in Litchfield, Conn., from Local Girls & Boys Broadcasting Corp for $311,000.

In March 2026, WNBH and sister station WCTK were sold to Red Wolf Broadcasting, pending Federal Communications Commission approval.

Company portfolio

As of Jan. 2024; Full Power Radio operates 6 stations, with 2 Rhythmic contemporary stations, 1 Adult contemporary station, 1 News/talk, 1 Oldies, and 1 Spanish tropical station.

Radio

Southeastern Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

Northwestern Connecticut

Greater Hartford, Connecticut

New London, Connecticut

Eastern Long Island & Southeastern Connecticut

Formats

Bomba HD radio and translators

In November 2009, a Spanish-language tropical music format, "Bomba 97.5" ("The Bomb") was launched on WMRQ-FM HD2. The format was initially simulcasted on a 60-watt Bolton-licensed FM translator W248AB at 97.5 FM. Red Wolf later moved the translator to 97.1 FM (which forced a change of call letters to W246CC) to provide more coverage and increase signal strength. "Bomba 97.1" is now licensed for 100 watts, reaching as far as Springfield. In addition, the station added translators in Clinton and Bridgeport.

W272DO was sold to Red Wolf Broadcasting from Connoisseur Media in January 2018. On January 15, the translator immediately ceased simulcasting WPLR-HD2, the alternative format known as "Mod," and began carrying "Bomba."

Translators

Broadcast translators for WMRQ-FM HD2
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassTransmitter coordinatesFCC info
W246CC 97.1 FMBolton, Connecticut82412100189 m (620 ft)D41°48′10.4″N 72°26′28.3″W / 41.802889°N 72.441194°W / 41.802889; -72.441194 (W246CC)LMS
W283BS 104.5 FMBridgeport, Connecticut1539825081.4 m (267 ft)D41°13′10.3″N 73°12′4.4″W / 41.219528°N 73.201222°W / 41.219528; -73.201222 (W283BS)LMS
W258AL 99.5 FMClinton, Connecticut139348200159 m (522 ft)D41°34′11.3″N 73°12′4.4″W / 41.569806°N 73.201222°W / 41.569806; -73.201222 (W258AL)LMS
W272DO 102.3 FMNew Haven, Connecticut138034250112 m (367 ft)D41°20′58.3″N 72°58′20.4″W / 41.349528°N 72.972333°W / 41.349528; -72.972333 (W272DO)LMS
W283CK 104.5 FMWest Springfield, Massachusetts603902500 m (0 ft)C42°5′55″N 72°37′45″W / 42.09861°N 72.62917°W / 42.09861; -72.62917 (W283CK)LMS
W253BQ-FM 98.5 FMMeriden, Connecticut2500 m (0 ft)41°33′44″N 72°50′38″W / 41.56222°N 72.84389°W / 41.56222; -72.84389 (W253BQ-FM)
Broadcast translator for WMRQ-FM HD3
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassTransmitter coordinatesFCC info
W221CQ 92.1 FMNaugatuck, Etc., Connecticut1539712517 m (56 ft)D41°29′45.3″N 73°2′33.3″W / 41.495917°N 73.042583°W / 41.495917; -73.042583 (W221CQ)LMS

Jammin' HD radio and translators

On September 19, 2002, a Rhythmic contemporary music format was launched using the WHJM call sign.

On December 31, 2023, Full Power Radio announced WACM (AM) would flip to a rhythmic contemporary hit radio format branded as "Jammin 100.1" from its Oldies format.

Translators

Broadcast translators for Jammin' (FM)
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
107.7 FMNew London, Connecticut587311,050170 m (558 ft)ALMS
W261DD 100.1 FMSpringfield, Massachusetts1871725081.4 m (267 ft)BLMS

Talk of Connecticut radio and translators

Translators

Broadcast translators for WDRC AM
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)ClassFCC info
WDRC (AM) 1360 AM FMHartford, Connecticut77115,000BLMS
WSNG 610 (AM) FMTorrington, Connecticut250B

References

  1. ↑ "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. November 27, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Red Wolf Acquires 4 in New England". 30 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "Connoisseur Sells Hartford's WDRC, 3 Others to Red Wolf". Inside Radio. January 16, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  4. ↑ Cooper, Joe (March 30, 2018). "Red Wolf completes purchase of five CT radio stations". Hartford Business Journal. Archived from the original on February 10, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Springfield MA to Begin Jammin". 31 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "Red Wolf Completes Acquisition of Constitution State FM | Radio & Television Business Report". 10 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "Radio Industry News, Radio Show Prep, Radio Promotions, Radio Station Data, Podcast News".
  8. ↑ "Litchfield radio station bought by veteran CT-based broadcaster". 12 February 2024.
  9. ↑ "Hall Sells Providence/New Bedford Duo To John Fuller - RadioInsight". 2026-03-11. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  10. ↑ Venta, Lance (January 15, 2018). "Red Wolf Broadcasting Acquires Connoisseur Media's Hartford Properties". RadioInsight. Retrieved January 18, 2018.