Located on the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU), it was established in 1969 as a student-run alternative to the educational radio station that would become KPBS.
KEBS broadcast mostly classical music and educational content a few hours a day and was operated only by students earning credit for courses in the Radio-TV curriculum.
[4] In an effort to give SDSU students a chance to practice interviewing and production skills, KCR started a YouTube and Soundcloud series called "Secret Sessions" in Fall 2013.
[5] Another part of KCR's mission is to provide opportunities for students to share their creativity, explore a career path, and gain broadcast and technical skills.
[11] In March 2015, KCR won three Golden Microphone awards at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System for Best Online College Radio Station, Best Play-by-Play and Best Campus News Coverage.