WYLD-FM

WYLD-FM
Broadcast areaNew Orleans metropolitan area
Frequency98.5 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding98.5 WYLD
Programming
FormatUrban adult contemporary
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WNOE-FM, WODT, WQUE-FM, WRNO-FM, WYLD, WFFX
History
First air date
March 11, 1965; 59 years ago (1965-03-11)
Former call signs
  • WWOM-FM (1965–1972)
  • WIXO (1972–1974)
Call sign meaning
Sounds like "wild"
Technical information
Facility ID11972
ClassC0
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT300 meters (980 ft)
Links
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitewyldfm.iheart.com

WYLD-FM (98.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station in New Orleans, Louisiana, and one of the highest-rated radio stations in the market. It airs an urban adult contemporary radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The studios and offices are located in Downtown New Orleans. It carries the syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show weekdays from co-owned Premiere Networks.

WYLD-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts.[1] The transmitter is on Behrman Highway in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans.[2]