It is owned by the Salem Media Group and it broadcasts a Christian talk and teaching radio format.

National religious leaders heard on KDAR include John MacArthur, Jim Daly, Alistair Begg, Chuck Swindoll, Charles Stanley and David Jeremiah.

[2] Programming is also heard on 3,700-watt FM booster station KDAR-1 (98.3) in Santa Barbara, located atop Gibraltar Peak just outside the city.

Religious broadcaster Edward G. Atsinger III, was the station's original owner, president, and general manager.

[4] In 1986, Atsinger transferred control of the station's license to Salem Communications Corporation, an entity of which he owned half at the time.