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FCC Broadcasting Licenses (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
FCC Broadcasting Licenses [Abstract] |
Carrying amount of broadcasting licenses | The change in the carrying amount of FCC broadcasting licenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 is as follows:
Balance as of December 31, 2011 |  | $ | 178,913,816 |
Acquisition of translator licenses |  |  | 195,000 |
Acquisition of KOAS-FM license (see Note 13) |  |  | 4,142,912 |
Balance as of December 31, 2012 |  | $ | 183,251,728 |

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