WSJW

WSJW
Broadcast areaProvidence, Rhode Island
Frequency550 kHz
BrandingRelevant Radio 550 AM
Programming
FormatCatholic talk radio
NetworkRelevant Radio
Ownership
Owner
  • Relevant Radio
  • (Relevant Radio, Inc.)
History
First air date
February 12, 1950; 74 years ago (1950-02-12)[1]
Former call signs
  • WPAW (1950–1961)
  • WXTR (1961–1972)
  • WGNG (1972–1985)
  • WICE (1985–1995)
  • WPNW (1995–1997)
  • WLKW (1997–2000)
  • WICE (2000–2001)
  • WDDZ (2001–2011)
  • WBZS (2011–2012)
Call sign meaning
St. Joseph the Worker
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID67578
ClassB
Power
  • 1,000 watts (day)
  • 500 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
41°54′20.36″N 71°23′54.2″W / 41.9056556°N 71.398389°W / 41.9056556; -71.398389 (WSJW)
Translator(s)107.5 MHz W298DE (Warwick)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websiterelevantradio.com

WSJW (550 AM) is a radio station licensed to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serving the Providence area. Established in 1950 as WPAW, the station is owned by Relevant Radio, Inc. and airs Catholic talk radio programming.

  1. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-390. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WSJW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.