WDAS-FM

WDAS-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Philadelphia (Delaware Valley)
Frequency105.3 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding105.3 WDAS-FM
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatUrban adult contemporary
SubchannelsHD2: WTEL simulcast (Black Information Network)
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WDAS, WIOQ, WRFF, WUMR, WUSL
History
First air date
September 1, 1959
Call sign meaning
Dannenbaum and Steppacher (previous owners of the AM sister station)
Technical information
Facility ID71316
ClassB
ERP16,500 watts
HAAT266 meters (873 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°02′30.4″N 75°14′22.6″W / 40.041778°N 75.239611°W / 40.041778; -75.239611 (WDAS-FM)
Links
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitewdasfm.iheart.com

WDAS-FM (105.3 MHz) is a commercial radio station, licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It carries an urban adult contemporary radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia. WDAS-FM is widely regarded as one of the originators of the Urban AC format, mixing R&B hits of the last 40 years with contemporary R&B. The studios and offices are located in Bala Cynwyd.

WDAS-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 16,500 watts as a Class B station. The transmitter is located in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, off Wigard Avenue near the Schuylkill River.[1] WDAS-FM broadcasts using HD Radio, with a simulcast of WTEL (airing Black Information Network programming) on the station's second digital subchannel.