In late 1980, administrative law judge James F. Tierney finally adjudicated the matter for good and granted the transfer application to University Television, dismissing Christian Communications's complaints as unfounded. What had changed was an offer by the McKinnons to provide financial support, with an option to buy a minority stake, even though the university was still showing signs of financial stress. The renamed KUSI-TV finally signed on September 13, 1982—more than 17 years after the permit was granted. It operated as a general entertainment independent station, airing a mix of children's programs, sitcoms, older theatrical and made-for-TV movies, drama series and sports events. Beginning in 1985, the San Diego Padres moved their games to KUSI from KCST-TV channel 39 due to problems with network preemptions and to sell their own advertising.