WIGV-LP (96.5
FM) is a
low-power FM
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radio station
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broadcasting a
Spanish religious
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format. Licensed to
Providence, Rhode Island
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, United States, the station is currently owned by Casa De Oracion Getsemani.
History
The
Federal Communications Commission
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issued a
construction permit
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House building permits, for example, are subject to bu ...
for the station on March 14, 2008. The station was assigned the WIGV-LP
call sign
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on February 3, 2009, and received its
license to cover on May 20, 2009.
References
External links
Radio Renacer's website
Radio stations established in 2009
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2008 establishments in Rhode Island
Spanish-language radio stations in Rhode Island
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