diff --git a/lib/Display_Alpha.pm b/lib/Display_Alpha.pm
index 753555916..601d5a09f 100644
--- a/lib/Display_Alpha.pm
+++ b/lib/Display_Alpha.pm
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ my %special_modes = (
     starburst         => "\x37",
     welcome           => "\x38",
     slotmachine       => "\x39",
-    newsflash         => "\x3A",
+    newsflash         => "\x41",
     trumpet           => "\x3B",
     cyclecolors       => "\x43",
     thankyou          => "\x53",