Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 12,631	$ 15,136	$ (2,581)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	7,486	7,718	8,629
Impairment of intangible assets			17,286
Share based compensation cost	196	567	858
Barter revenue, net	(216)	(13)	(187)
Broadcast program rights amortization	721	732	706
Deferred income taxes	6,100	5,080	(1,145)
Income tax expense on exercise of options			24
Loss on sale of assets	643	386	210
Gain on license downgrade		(3,561)
Gain on asset exchange			(495)
Other gains	(109)	(195)
Deferred and other compensation	38	42	89
Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards	187	360	508
Write-off of debt issuance costs	1,326
Amortization of deferred costs	642	1,079	502
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in receivables and prepaid expenses	(365)	688	3,685
Payments for broadcast program rights	(715)	(744)	(725)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities	(1,387)	264	(2,083)
Total adjustments	14,547	12,403	27,862
Net cash provided by operating activities	27,178	27,539	25,281
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property and equipment	(5,577)	(4,348)	(4,041)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	1,018	998
Proceeds from sale and disposal of assets	531	280	166
Proceeds from license downgrade		3,561
Purchases of short-term investments		(2,005)
Other investing activities	(90)	(146)	(155)
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,118)	(1,660)	(4,030)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt	(119,100)	(25,000)	(14,350)
Proceeds from long-term debt	92,100		17
Payments for debt issuance costs	(1,149)	(1,503)	(967)
Purchase of shares held in treasury	(117)	(78)	(20)
Other financing activities			(24)
Net cash used in financing activities	(28,266)	(26,581)	(15,344)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(5,206)	(702)	5,907
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	12,197	12,899	6,992
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$ 6,991	$ 12,197	$ 12,899