About us

Our History

Chabot College Radio began in 1975 as KCC, later remembered as KCC-AM. This 25-watt carrier-current station transmitted an AM signal through the campus electrical system and reportedly reached more than 17,000 students. KCC also presented college news, cultural events, and Chabot sports through the local cable system’s public-access Channel 3.

The college district later established a licensed educational FM station. The FCC granted a construction permit for 89.9 MHz in August 1980 and assigned the call letters KCRH “Chabot Radio Hayward” in January 1981 and KCRH made its first broadcast on April 10, 1981.

More than five decades after Chabot College Radio began, KCRH continues to give students a place to learn, create, experiment, and be heard.

Student Powered

At KCRH, students choose the music and create the content. That freedom gives new voices room to develop their own style while providing listeners with programming that feels fresh, local, and genuine.

Students gain practical media experience as on-air DJs, event MCs and DJs, and live sports play-by-play broadcasters. Through hands-on work, they develop skills in announcing, production, programming, news, sports, promotions, public service, and station management.

KCRH is more than a radio station. It is a working instructional laboratory where students learn by doing.

Embracing the Variety

Our music philosophy is simple: great music should not be limited to one genre.

With more than 80,000 tracks in our library, KCRH offers nearly endless opportunities for discovery. Our programming celebrates inclusivity, creativity, and the variety of music that brings people together.

Students—not commercial playlists—shape the sound of KCRH. That means listeners can hear familiar favorites, unexpected selections, and music they may never have discovered anywhere else.

More Than Music

KCRH reflects what is happening at Chabot College and throughout the surrounding community. Our student-created programming includes:

• All kinds of music
• Chabot College and local sports talk
• Live Chabot College sports coverage
• Love and relationship advice
• Chabot College news
• Campus club and event updates
• Original student-created shows

KCRH also connects with the community by covering events, partnering with local organizations, and appearing at gatherings throughout Hayward and the East Bay.