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FCC Broadcasting Licenses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

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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