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Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands |
12 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
FCC Licenses
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Jun. 30, 2011
Microwave Relocation Costs
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Rollforward | |||
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets, beginning balance | $ 2,500,192 | $ 22,049 | |
| Additions | 13,579 | 2,540 | |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | |
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets, ending balance | 2,513,771 | 24,589 | |
| Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets | $ 0 | ||
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- Definition
Disposals of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset, other than goodwill, to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, which have a projected indefinite period of benefit (hence are not amortized), allocated to the reportable segment. These assets, acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in either an asset acquisition or business combination, are assessed at least annually for impairment. Examples may include trade secrets, contractual rights, trade names, and licensing agreements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation.
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- Definition
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
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