What you should know about Ocean State Media’s move to 103.7 FM
Ocean State Media, Rhode Island’s home for NPR and PBS, is now broadcasting from a new signal at 103.7 FM. The transfer of this radio frequency and transmitter was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and will allow Ocean State Media to transition from using a network approach to broadcasting from a single, strong, clear signal across the region.
Why are you changing stations?
We want to make it as easy as possible for people to find Ocean State Media and NPR on the radio. By moving from five transmitters (and five dial numbers) to one, we’ll remove the guesswork of how and where to listen to our local journalists and storytellers. You can now find us at 103.7 FM – all the time, everywhere across the Ocean State and southeastern Massachusetts.
How did you acquire 103.7 FM?
Ocean State Media bought the transmitter from Audacy. This required a significant investment, but we plan to sell our existing network of transmitters and anticipate meaningful operational savings once all the transitions are complete.
What happens to the current programming on 103.7 FM?
Our understanding is that the sports programming previously available at 103.7 FM will continue to be found on Audacy’s Boston-based station, WEEI 93.7 FM, and Red Sox broadcasts will be available at 101.5 WWBB. Go Sox!
