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Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying value of intangible assets during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
FCC Licenses
 
Microwave
Relocation
Costs
Balance at January 1, 2010
 
$
2,451,544

 
$
18,638

Additions
 
$
56,451

 
$
4,183

Disposals
 
$
(7,803
)
 
$
(772
)
Balance at December 31, 2010
 
$
2,500,192

 
$
22,049

Additions
 
13,578

 
3,222

Disposals
 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011
 
$
2,513,770

 
$
25,271