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Broadcast area | Miami metropolitan area |
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Frequency | 90.5 MHz |
Branding | The Voice of the University of Miami |
Programming | |
Format | Electronic, EDM, Alternative |
Ownership | |
Owner | WVUM, Inc. (University of Miami) |
History | |
First air date | 1967[1] |
Call sign meaning | Voice of the University of Miami[2] |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 74175 |
Class | A |
ERP | 5,900 watts (directional) |
HAAT | 53.0 meters (173.9 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 25°43′2.00″N 80°16′48.00″W / 25.7172222°N 80.2800000°W |
Links | |
Website | wvum.org |
WVUM (90.5 FM) is a non-commercial alternative and electronic music college radio station at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida in the United States and broadcasting over-the-air to the Miami metropolitan area and streaming online via Internet radio.
The station is owned by WVUM, Inc., a corporation owned by an advisory board composed of faculty and students at the University of Miami. Air talent and station management are University of Miami students. Most positions are volunteer but some management positions are paid.
WVUM is the flagship station of Miami Hurricanes sports, airing most events live with color commentary by the station's sports staff. In February 2011, WVUM's Sports Department was invited to be the broadcasters on the University of Miami's web stream broadcasts on hurricanesports.com. The station has been a featured presence at local Miami arts festivals, including Art Basel in Miami Beach, Ultra Music Festival, and Miami Music Week.