Exhibit 16.1
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Ernst & Young LLP
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Phone: (212) 773-3000
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November 16, 2004
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K/A dated November 16, 2004, of Interep National Radio Sales, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the first and third paragraphs therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
Very truly yours,