KYLD, CHR radio station in San Francisco, CA
KYLD is an FM radio station in San Francisco broadcasting at 94.9 MHz with a focus on current pop and chart hits. The station's main studios are located in the SoMa district on Townsend Street, and its transmitter sits atop the San Bruno Mountains to provide coverage across the Bay Area.
The station began broadcasting in 1958 as a classical music station called KSFR, later became KSAN, and changed to its current name KYLD in 1997. Over the years it adapted to different music formats but has maintained a focus on popular and current hits.
The station carries the branding 'Wild 94.9' and is deeply connected to San Francisco's music culture. Its energetic approach and focus on current hits shape the daily listening habits of many residents in the area.
You can listen to the station on traditional FM radio at 94.9 MHz or online through its website and the iHeartRadio app. The station operates through iHeartMedia and offers additional HD Radio channels and live streaming for listeners outside the main coverage area.
The station's call letters KYLD play on the word 'wild,' reflecting its energetic personality. It also operates a secondary transmitter called KYLD-1 in Pleasanton with lower power to extend reach into nearby communities beyond the main broadcast area.
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