Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

BROADCAST LICENSES (Details)

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BROADCAST LICENSES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Balance, beginning of period before cumulative loss on impairment $ 492,032 $ 484,727
Accumulated loss on impairment, Beginning Balance (99,001) (99,001)
Balance, beginning of period after cumulative loss on impairment 393,031 385,726
Capital projects to improve broadcast signal and strength 307 1,106
Impairments based on estimated fair value of broadcast licenses (6,540) 0
Balance, end of period before cumulative loss on impairment 494,058 492,032
Accumulated loss on impairment, Ending Balance (105,541) (99,001)
Balance, end of period after cumulative loss on impairment 388,517 393,031
Radio Stations [Member]    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Acquisitions 74 5,923
FM Translators [Member]    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Acquisitions $ 1,645 $ 276