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{{short description|Christian radio station in Tampa, Florida}} |
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{{For|the radio station in Utica, New York, that previously used these call letters|WUSP (AM)}} |
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| image = {{double image|center|WBVM logo.png|140|WBVM HD2 logo.jpg|140|<center>'''''Spirit FM 90.5'''''</center>|<center>'''''HD2 The Light'''''</center>}} |
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| logo = Spiritfm logo rgb lg.png |
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| caption = WBVM Spirit FM 90.5 2020 logo |
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| city = [[Tampa, Florida]] |
| city = [[Tampa, Florida]] |
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| area = [[Tampa Bay Area|Tampa Bay]] and [[Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area|Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan areas]] |
| area = [[Tampa Bay Area|Tampa Bay]] and [[Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area|Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan areas]] |
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| branding = |
| branding = Spirit FM 90.5 |
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| airdate = May 26, 1986 |
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| frequency = 90.5 [[Hertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}} |
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| format = [[Christian adult contemporary]] |
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| subchannels = '''HD2:''' [[Christian radio]] (The Light)<br />'''HD3:''' Spanish CCM (El Fuego) |
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| erp = |
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s |
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| haat = {{convert| |
| haat = {{convert|262|meters}} |
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| class = |
| class = C1 |
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| facility_id = 5373 |
| facility_id = 5373 |
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| callsign_meaning = '''B'''lessed '''V'''irgin '''M'''ary |
| callsign_meaning = ''' W B'''lessed '''V'''irgin '''M'''ary |
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| owner = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg]] |
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| owner = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg]] |
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| licensee = Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg |
| licensee = Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg |
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| webcast = [ |
| webcast = [https://spirit-fm.streamguys1.com/spiritfm Listen Live]<br />[https://spirit-fm.streamguys1.com/thelight Listen Live (HD2)]<br />[https://spirit-fm.streamguys1.com/elfuego Listen Live (HD3)] |
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| website = {{URL|www.myspiritfm.com}} |
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'''WBVM''' (90.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], "Spirit FM 90.5") is a [[Christian radio]] station licensed to [[Tampa, Florida]]. Owned by the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg]], the station broadcasts a [[Christian adult contemporary]] music format serving the [[Tampa Bay Area]]. The station's studios are currently located at 717 S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, and the station's transmitter is located in [[Riverview, Florida|Riverview]]. WBVM is primarily listener-supported through donations, with annual pledge drives such as "Spread the Word", "Hopesgiving", and "Thrill of Hope". |
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'''WBVM''', branded as '''''Spirit FM 90.5''''', is a Christian-based radio station in [[Tampa, Florida]], broadcasting on 90.5 [[Frequency Modulation|FM]] with an [[Effective radiated power|ERP]] of 77 kW. It signed on in May 1986 and began broadcasting a second channel in digital [[HD radio]] in 2007. In June 2008, the station began additionally streaming its HD channel on the internet. The station's signal covers the [[Tampa Bay Area]] cities of Tampa, [[St. Petersburg, Florida|St. Petersburg]], and [[Clearwater, Florida|Clearwater]], as well as the [[Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area|Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area]] and [[Lakeland, Florida]]. |
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The station's programming includes Christian music, along with programs featuring local diocesan speakers, the Saturday morning children's program ''Kid's Kingdom with Elle'', community features on ''How We See It,'' and even Bishop Parkes himself with ''A View from the Top''. Some [[Radio syndication|syndicated]] programs are carried, such as ''Focus on the Family Minute'', ''Divine Mercy Chaplet'', and ''[[Lighthouse Catholic Media]]''. ''[[Sacred Classics]]'', a weekly program of traditional choral and organ music, originates from the station.<ref>{{cite news|title=Airport chief stays grounded with music|last=Carter|first=Kelley L.|date=1997-06-25|work=[[St. Petersburg Times]]|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/326556066|page=5}}</ref> WBVM broadcasts two [[HD Radio]] subchannels, including ''The Light'' (which carries additional Christian programming), and the Spanish-language ''El Fuego''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Faith meets fun house in radio hodgepodge|date=April 1, 2000|work=[[St. Petersburg Times]] |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/access/52114771.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS |page=6B|access-date=2010-04-14 | first=Dana | last=Mildebrath}}</ref> |
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The non-commercial station is owned by the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg|Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg]] and is primarily listener-supported through an annual "Shareathon" pledge drive. The general manager is John T. Morris. The station dedicated new, larger studio quarters (pictured) on October 31, 2009. |
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Spirit FM also hosts an annual Women's Conference, available to all women across the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The station often brings nationally renowned speakers and artists to this conference. |
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Programming is predominantly [[Christian Contemporary music]], along with local diocesan speakers, [[traffic reports]], and [[Spanish language]] programs in certain [[Dayparting|dayparts]]. Some [[Radio syndication|syndicated]] programs are carried, such as ''Family Minute with James Dobson''. WBVM's HD radio digital channel, '''''HD2 – The Light''''', is separately programmed. The locally-produced ''[[Sacred Classics]]'' show, a long-running two-hour weekly program of traditional choral and organ music recorded by renowned performing artists, is broadcast Saturday evenings and repeated on Sunday mornings and evenings on both analog and HD channels. |
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In 2018, Spirit FM also had in integral role in hosting the Family Faith Fest, alongside The Diocese of St. Petersburg, sponsored by BayCare. |
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Programming from WBVM is also simulcast on [[WWLC]], 88.5 MHz, in [[Cross City, Florida]], owned by the neighboring [[Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine]]. WWLC was established as a replacement for [[Lecanto, Florida|Lecanto]]-based [[WLMS]] 88.3 MHz, which rebroadcasted WBVM from May 1, 1992, to October, 2008. |
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Programming from WBVM was simulcast on [[WUFQ|WWLC]], 88.5 MHz, in [[Cross City, Florida]], owned by the neighboring [[Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine]]. In 2012, WBVM received the ''[[Gabriel Award]]'' as best Religious Radio Station of the Year by the Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals. It also received a Gabriel Award in the category Best Ecumenical or Interreligious Program for Local Release.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Gabriel Awards |date=May 4, 2012|publisher=Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals|url= http://home.catholicweb.com/GabrielAwards/index.cfm/NewsItem?ID=335461&From=Home|quote=Category 19: Religious Radio Station of the Year |access-date=2012-05-07}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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[[File:WBVM-FM (Tampa) studios.jpg|thumb|280px|WBVM's studios]][[File:WBVM-FM (Tampa) studios2.jpg|thumb|280px|Station manager John Morris ''(right)'' with [[James G. Howes|Jim Howes]], ''[[Sacred Classics]]'' producer]] |
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*{{Official website|www.spiritfm905.com}} |
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*[http://www.sacredclassics.com ''Sacred Classics''] |
*[http://www.sacredclassics.com ''Sacred Classics''] |
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Revision as of 16:24, 30 December 2023
Broadcast area | Tampa Bay and Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan areas |
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Frequency | 90.5 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | Spirit FM 90.5 |
Programming | |
Format | Christian adult contemporary |
Subchannels | HD2: Christian radio (The Light) HD3: Spanish CCM (El Fuego) |
Ownership | |
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History | |
First air date | May 26, 1986 |
Call sign meaning | W Blessed Virgin Mary |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 5373 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 262 meters (860 ft) |
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Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) Listen Live (HD3) |
Website | www |
WBVM (90.5 FM, "Spirit FM 90.5") is a Christian radio station licensed to Tampa, Florida. Owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg, the station broadcasts a Christian adult contemporary music format serving the Tampa Bay Area. The station's studios are currently located at 717 S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, and the station's transmitter is located in Riverview. WBVM is primarily listener-supported through donations, with annual pledge drives such as "Spread the Word", "Hopesgiving", and "Thrill of Hope".
The station's programming includes Christian music, along with programs featuring local diocesan speakers, the Saturday morning children's program Kid's Kingdom with Elle, community features on How We See It, and even Bishop Parkes himself with A View from the Top. Some syndicated programs are carried, such as Focus on the Family Minute, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Lighthouse Catholic Media. Sacred Classics, a weekly program of traditional choral and organ music, originates from the station.[1] WBVM broadcasts two HD Radio subchannels, including The Light (which carries additional Christian programming), and the Spanish-language El Fuego.[2]
Spirit FM also hosts an annual Women's Conference, available to all women across the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The station often brings nationally renowned speakers and artists to this conference.
In 2018, Spirit FM also had in integral role in hosting the Family Faith Fest, alongside The Diocese of St. Petersburg, sponsored by BayCare.
Programming from WBVM was simulcast on WWLC, 88.5 MHz, in Cross City, Florida, owned by the neighboring Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine. In 2012, WBVM received the Gabriel Award as best Religious Radio Station of the Year by the Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals. It also received a Gabriel Award in the category Best Ecumenical or Interreligious Program for Local Release.[3]
References
- ^ Carter, Kelley L. (1997-06-25). "Airport chief stays grounded with music". St. Petersburg Times. p. 5.
- ^ Mildebrath, Dana (April 1, 2000). "Faith meets fun house in radio hodgepodge". St. Petersburg Times. p. 6B. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
- ^ "The Gabriel Awards". Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals. May 4, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
Category 19: Religious Radio Station of the Year
External links
- WBVM in the FCC FM station database
- WBVM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database