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| Frequency | 1370kHz |
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| Branding | Hometown Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | August 1954 (1954-08) |
Call sign meaning | Rogersville |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 73944 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000watts day 40 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°24′58.00″N82°59′4.00″W / 36.4161111°N 82.9844444°W /36.4161111; -82.9844444 |
| Repeater(s) | W233BP (94.5 FM) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | wrgsradio.com |
WRGS (1370AM, "Hometown Radio") is aradio station broadcasting asouthern gospel andclassic country music format.[2] Licensed toRogersville, Tennessee, United States, the station is currently owned by Roger Bouldin, through licensee Bouldin Radio, LLC.[3]
Swap Shop is atradio 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]
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]
TheNetflix 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 toresell 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]
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