WSDR explained

WSDR
City:Sterling, Illinois
Area:Rock River Valley
Airdate:1949
Frequency:1240 kHz
Translator:W226CL (93.1 MHz, Sterling)
Format:News/Talk, Adult Contemporary
Language:English
Power:500 watts (day)
1,000 watts (night)
Class:C
Facility Id:37207
Coordinates:41.8164°N -89.6703°W
Owner:Fletcher M. Ford
Licensee:Virden Broadcasting Corp.
Sister Stations:WSSQ, WZZT
Webcast:Listen Live

WSDR (1240 AM) is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Sterling, Illinois. The station is owned by Fletcher M. Ford and the broadcast license is held by Virden Broadcasting Corp.

WSDR broadcasts a news/talk radio format to the Rock River Valley. WSDR airs Classic rock music during the overnight hours, simulcasting their sister station WZZT 102.7 FM.

The station, established in 1949, was assigned the call sign "WSDR" by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).