[Fresh Wind]

It says "Transition begins after 5 frames of black". This was determined by taking frames of the video with the X present and without the X present, and doing a subtraction, which left only those parts of the image that had changed. That clearly revealed the mystery message. The question is, then, is this a standard message that the equipment gives during routine operation, or was it added in by a malicious operator as a CYA to deflect blame away from himself and onto the equipment? I can't answer this, I am only speculating.

[Fawn]

THere is no doubt in my mind this was done on purpose....especially since Drudge states:

CONTROL ROOM STAFFER 'LAUGHED' WHEN X FLASHED, SAYS SOURCE...