WIHT

WIHT
Broadcast areaWashington metropolitan area
Frequency99.5 MHz (HD Radio)
RDSHOT995
BrandingHOT 99-5
Programming
FormatContemporary hit radio
SubchannelsHD2: Pride Radio (Top 40Dance radio)
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1960 (1960)
Former call signs
  • WGAY (1960–1971)
  • WGAY-FM (1971–1993)
  • WGAY (1993–1995)
  • WEBR (1995–1996)
  • WGAY (1996–1999)
  • WGAY-FM (1999)
  • WJMO-FM (1999–2001)
Call sign meaning
anagram of "hit"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID25080
ClassB
ERP22,000 watts
HAAT229 meters (751 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
38°57′50″N 77°06′18″W / 38.964°N 77.105°W / 38.964; -77.105
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website

WIHT (99.5 FM) is a contemporary hit radio formatted radio station that serves the greater Washington metropolitan area. Located on the fourth floor of 1801 Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland, the station broadcasts 24 hours a day and is licensed to, and owned by, iHeartMedia. The transmitter is located on River Road in Bethesda, Maryland.