KXRD signed on in 1996 as a simulcast of KLRD in Yucaipa, California, known as "K-Lord". Shortly after KXRD signed on, the stations were renamed "Air 1", marking the beginning of the Air 1 network.
KXRD also broadcasts its programming over the following translators: K204DR (88.7 FM) Laveen, Arizona, K207DB (89.3 FM) Aberdeen, Washington, K219KN (91.7 FM) Barstow, California, and K230AO (93.9 FM) Barstow, California. KXRD will soon be coming soon to K236AW (95.1 FM) Lancaster, California which has recently been granted a license to cover.