The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) canceled WPAA's license in November 2004, as the station had been off the air for more than a year. The Andover public school system had attempted to take over operations several years prior.
In November 2004, the FCC canceled WPAA's broadcasting license due to its prolonged absence from airwaves.  The Andover public school system had previously made attempts to assume responsibility for the station's operation.