Exhibit 23.02


               Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement dated April 18, 2002 and related Prospectus of Salem
Communications Corporation and to the incorporation by reference therein of our
report dated February 26, 2002, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Salem Communications Corporation included in its
Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2001, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                   /s/Ernst & Young LLP
                                   ------------------------------


Woodland Hills, CA
May 10, 2002