WRGS

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WRGS
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[[Frequency|FrequencTemplate:Pluralize from text]]1370 kHz
BrandingHometown Radio
Programming
FormatClassic country
Ownership
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  • Roger Bouldin
  • (Bouldin Radio, LLC)
History
First air date
August 1954; 72 years ago (1954-08)
Call sign meaning
Rogersville
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
73944
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
40 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
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[[Repeater|RepeaterTemplate:Pluralize from text]]W233BP (94.5 FM)
Links
Public license information
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Websitewrgsradio.com

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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

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

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

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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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Facility Technical Data for WRGS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."WRGS Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
  4. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Netflix series featuring Rogersville radio show 'Swap Shop' craze premiering Nov. 9". WJHL-TV. November 5, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Judd, Cameron (November 18, 2021). "'Swap Shop' On Netflix Making An Impact Here". The Greeneville Sun. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."The World Famous Swap Shop". WRGS - Swap Shop. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Watch Swap Shop | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Swap Shop Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix, retrieved April 30, 2023

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