WQHT (97.1
FM) – also known as
Hot 97 – is an American
radio station in New York City under the corporate ownership of
Emmis Communications. The station broadcasts on 97.1 MHz FM. Despite being billed as a
Rhythmic CHR station on
Mediabase and
Nielsen BDS, WQHT primarily plays
mainstream urban hits, with a few pop-leaning titles on occasion. It is one of two flagship radio properties of Emmis, in addition to co-owned
KPWR ("Power 106") in Los Angeles.