NEWPORT — The WIKE Trading Post radio show is returning to local radio station WIKE 1490 AM on Sunday mornings from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. The show is for listeners who want to buy, sell, swap, or trade items on the radio airwaves.
“Years ago this was a very popular show that people would listen to, to get great bargains or to sell something they didn’t want anymore,” said station owner Bruce James. “Following many requests to bring the show back, we’ve been working to put the show back on air for about a year now.”
Hosting the show is Adam Barrup, who has been working at the radio station and its sister station Moo 92 for the past few years.
“People can call me on our WIKE studio line at 802-766-4485 and get right on the air,” Mr. Barrup said. “I’ll take note as to what the caller has to buy, sell, swap, or trade, and give each call an identifying number so listeners can call me after the show if they missed the phone number.”
The WIKE Trading Post will air every Sunday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on AM frequency 1490.
Mr. Barrup says that in the past they have had people call in with everything from snow blowers and automobiles, to windows and doors.
The Trading Post radio show has a few rules that listeners need to follow. Each caller is allowed to list up to three items (no firearms, weapons, or pets) and the show is for individuals and families, not businesses. Businesses can get their message on air through the radio station’s advertising department.
James says the show will start at one hour and increase as necessary. “The radio station invites everyone to call in and tell others what they want to sell or buy,” he said. “This is a great community show.”
