FCC Broadcasting Licenses - Carrying Amount of Broadcasting Licenses (Detail) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Nov. 01, 2016 |
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FCC Broadcasting Licenses [Line Items] | |||
Beginning Balance | $ 228,554,165 | ||
Ending Balance | 476,571,140 | $ 228,554,165 | |
FCC Broadcasting License [Member] | |||
FCC Broadcasting Licenses [Line Items] | |||
Beginning Balance | 228,554,165 | 234,328,330 | |
Assets held for sale reclassification | (6,165,340) | ||
Beneficial interest in trust reclassification | (15,738,300) | ||
Ending Balance | 476,571,140 | 228,554,165 | |
Translator Licenses [Member] | FCC Broadcasting License [Member] | |||
FCC Broadcasting Licenses [Line Items] | |||
Assets acquisitions | 495,075 | $ 391,175 | |
Greater Media Inc [Member] | |||
FCC Broadcasting Licenses [Line Items] | |||
Assets acquisitions | $ 263,260,200 | ||
Greater Media Inc [Member] | FCC Broadcasting License [Member] | |||
FCC Broadcasting Licenses [Line Items] | |||
Assets acquisitions | $ 263,260,200 |