EXHIBIT 23.1

                      CONSENT OF McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP

     We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Current Report
on Form 8-K of our report dated February 13, 2001, relating to the consolidated
financial statement of R&B Communications, Inc.

/s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP

Richmond, Virginia
April 24, 2001