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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.9
 
                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report dated February 28, 1997 (except with respect to the matter discussed in
Note 13, as to which the date is April 16, 1997) on the consolidated financial
statements of Patterson Broadcasting, Inc. (and to all references to our Firm)
included in or made a part of this Registration Statement.
 
                                        ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
New York, New York
August 4, 1997