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{{short description|Christian radio station in Tampa, Florida}}
{{For|the radio station in Utica, New York, that previously used these call letters|WUSP (AM)}}
{{For|the radio station in Utica, New York, that previously used these call letters|WUSP (AM)}}
{{Infobox Radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WBVM [[File:WBVM-FM (Tampa) studios.jpg|300px]]
| name = WBVM
| logo = Spiritfm logo rgb lg.png
| image = {{double image|center|WBVM logo.png|140|WBVM HD2 logo.jpg|140|<center>'''''Spirit FM 90.5'''''</center>|<center>'''''HD2 The Light'''''</center>}}
| caption = WBVM Spirit FM 90.5 2020 logo
| city = [[Tampa, Florida]]
| city = [[Tampa, Florida]]
| 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]]
| branding = "Spirit FM 90.5," "HD2: The Light" and "HD3: El Fuego"
| branding = Spirit FM 90.5
| slogan =
| airdate = May 26, 1986
| airdate = 1986
| frequency = 90.5 [[Hertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = 90.5 ([[megahertz|MHz]])
| format = [[Christian adult contemporary]]
| format = [[Christian radio]]
| subchannels = '''HD2:''' [[Christian radio]] (The Light)<br />'''HD3:''' Spanish CCM (El Fuego)
| erp = 77,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|294|m|ft|0|abbr=off}}
| haat = {{convert|262|meters}}
| class =
| class = C1
| facility_id = 5373
| facility_id = 5373
| coordinates =
| coordinates =
| callsign_meaning = '''B'''lessed '''V'''irgin '''M'''ary
| callsign_meaning = ''' W B'''lessed '''V'''irgin '''M'''ary
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns =
| owner = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg]]
| affiliations =
| owner = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg]]
| licensee = Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg
| licensee = Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg
| sister_stations =
| sister_stations =
| webcast = [http://www.spiritfm905.com/pages.asp?pageid=72451 Listen Live ''Spirit FM 90.5'']<br />[http://www.spiritfm905.com/pages.asp?pageid=72450 Listen Live ''HD2 The Light'']
| 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)]
| website = http://www.spiritfm905.com
| website = {{URL|www.myspiritfm.com}}
| affiliations =
}}
}}


'''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 100,000 watts. It signed on in May 1986 and began broadcasting a second channel in digital [[HD radio]] in 2007. In June 2008, the station began 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]].
'''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".

The non-commercial station is owned by the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg]] and is primarily listener-supported through donations, including an annual "Shareathon" pledge drive. The general manager is John T. Morris. In 2009, the station moved to larger studios at 717 S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. WBVM's $1&nbsp;million facility ''(pictured)'' was formally dedicated on October 31.<ref name=new>''Grand Opening'', SpiritFM 90.5, October 31, 2009.</ref> WBVM shares a broadcast tower in [[Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida|Riverview]] with WUSF-FM.


Programming is predominantly [[Christian Contemporary music]], hosted by staff [[disc jockey|disc jockeys]], along with local diocesan speakers, [[traffic reports]], and [[Spanish language]] programs on Sunday evenings. Some [[Radio syndication|syndicated]] programs are carried, such as ''Focus on the Family Minute,'' ''Divine Mercy Chaplet'' and ''Christopher Close-up''. WBVM's HD radio digital channels, '''HD2: The Light,''' with more talk and prayer features, and '''HD3: El Fuego''', a Spanish-language service, are separately programmed. A popular locally-produced Saturday morning children's program is ''Kid's Kingdom with Elle''.<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|accessdate=2010-04-14 | first=Dana | last=Mildebrath}}</ref>
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>


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.
The long-running ''[[Sacred Classics]]'' show, a weekly program of traditional choral and organ music, originates at 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]]|pages=1 & 6}}</ref> It is broadcast Sunday mornings on the analog channel and repeated Saturday and Sunday evenings on the "HD2: The Light" channel.


In 2018, Spirit FM also had in integral role in hosting the Family Faith Fest, alongside The Diocese of St. Petersburg, sponsored by BayCare.
The station reports that it has listeners online from every continent and all 50&nbsp;U.S. states.<ref name=new /> Programming from WBVM is also simulcast on [[WWLC]], 88.5&nbsp;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=
Programming from WBVM was simulcast on [[WUFQ|WWLC]], 88.5&nbsp;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>
http://home.catholicweb.com/GabrielAwards/index.cfm/NewsItem?ID=335461&From=Home|quote=Category 19: Religious Radio Station of the Year |accessdate=2012-05-07}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
[[File:WBVM-FM (Tampa) studios2.jpg|thumb|280px|Station manager John Morris ''(right)'' with [[Jim Howes]], ''[[Sacred Classics]]'' producer]]
[[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]]
*[http://www.spiritfm905.com Spirit FM website]
*{{Official website|www.spiritfm905.com}}
*[http://www.sacredclassics.com ''Sacred Classics'']
*[http://www.sacredclassics.com ''Sacred Classics'']
* {{FMQ|WBVM}}
{{FM station data|WBVM}}
* {{FML|WBVM}}
* {{FMARB|WBVM}}


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[[Category:Christian radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in Florida|BVM (FM)]]
[[Category:Radio stations in the Tampa Bay Area|BVM (FM)]]
[[Category:Radio stations in the Tampa Bay area|BVM (FM)]]
[[Category:Catholic radio stations]]
[[Category:Catholic radio stations]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1986]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1986]]

Revision as of 16:24, 30 December 2023

For the radio station in Utica, New York, that previously used these call letters, see WUSP (AM).
WBVM
Broadcast areaTampa Bay and Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan areas
Frequency90.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingSpirit FM 90.5
Programming
FormatChristian adult contemporary
SubchannelsHD2: Christian radio (The Light)
HD3: Spanish CCM (El Fuego)
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
May 26, 1986
Call sign meaning
 W Blessed Virgin Mary
Technical information
Facility ID5373
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT262 meters (860 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (HD2)
Listen Live (HD3)
Websitewww.myspiritfm.com

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

  1. ^ Carter, Kelley L. (1997-06-25). "Airport chief stays grounded with music". St. Petersburg Times. p. 5.
  2. ^ Mildebrath, Dana (April 1, 2000). "Faith meets fun house in radio hodgepodge". St. Petersburg Times. p. 6B. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
  3. ^ "The Gabriel Awards". Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals. May 4, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-07. Category 19: Religious Radio Station of the Year
WBVM's studios
Station manager John Morris (right) with Jim Howes, Sacred Classics producer

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