1980 Radio feed center added, news audio upgraded
1980 Two broadcast quality color TV field cameras and editing
equipment acquired to support instructional service, ACTV-7, and broadcasting
1982 WOUB-TV transmitter replaced and power increased to 1 megawatt
1982 September, Teleconferencing/HEMS (Studio D) established
1983 January, Higher Education Microwave Services (HEMS) system links Athens and Lancaster campuses using OET consigned and acquired equipment
1985 February 21, WOUB-AM power increased to 1000 watts nighttime, 500 day
1985 Language Lab. project satellite antenna installed