WPVD (1290 AM) is a Class B regional radio station licensed to PROVIDENCE, RI. Operating with 5 kW daytime power using a directional (different day/night patterns) antenna system with 3 towers. At night it operates at 10 kW. After sunset, skywave propagation can extend the signal across much of the surrounding region. The station is owned by Ocean State Media Group. It broadcasts a Public radio format.