thank you brother.
now i understand.
the line that divides [:18] and [:32] gives us both hands over the 5 on the clock, thus indicating 5:5 - comms are still strong.
What this shows is that, firstly, there are no outside comms, but secondly that both parties (party with WH crew and POTUS, and party conducting the drops on 8ch). We are seeing them establish the link, and then continually authenticating each step of the way.
This helps to authenticate