Coordinates: 36°24′58.00″N 82°59′4.00″W / 36.4161111°N 82.9844444°W / 36.4161111; -82.9844444

WRGS

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WRGS
Frequency1370 kHz
BrandingHometown Radio
Programming
FormatClassic country
Ownership
Owner
  • Roger Bouldin
  • (Bouldin Radio, LLC)
History
First air date
August 1954; 71 years ago (1954-08)
Call sign meaning
Rogersville
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID73944
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
40 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
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RepeaterW233BP (94.5 FM)
Links
Public license information
Websitewrgsradio.com

WRGS (1370 AM, "Hometown Radio") is a radio station broadcasting a southern gospel and classic country music format.[2] Licensed to Rogersville, Tennessee, United States, the station is currently owned by Roger Bouldin, through licensee Bouldin Radio, LLC.[3]

Swap Shop

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Swap Shop is a tradio radio program first aired in 1957 on 94.5 WRGS.[4] It is known for providing a platform for listeners to buy, sell, or trade their personal goods, while also featuring conversations between the participants. Swap Shop has gained worldwide attention due to its Netflix series adaptation.[5]

Broadcast and Format

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The show airs every morning at 9:35 a.m. and continues until the calls cease, usually lasting around 90 minutes. Businesses sponsor segments of the program daily. Swap Shop's jingle was written and recorded by Larry Fritts of the Fritts Family Band.[6]

Netflix Series

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The Netflix series, sharing the same name as the radio program, premiered its first season on November 9, 2021.[4] Produced by Rob Shaftel and Jerry Carita, each episode runs for approximately 30 minutes.[7] It showcases buyers who usually plan to resell the items they purchase at a higher price. The show is characterized by healthy competition and sometimes friendly drama between contestants. Viewers experience the excitement and frustration of the buyers as they try to secure deals while facing challenges like traffic and unforeseen obstacles. Swap Shop's second season was released on February 16, 2022.[8]

References

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