diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index e16965830..86bc970c6 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ if (POLICY CMP0075)
 endif ()
 
 project (wsjtx
-  VERSION 2.6.0.0
+  VERSION 2.6.1.0
   LANGUAGES C CXX Fortran
   )
 set (PROJECT_DESCRIPTION "WSJT-X: Digital Modes for Weak Signal Communications in Amateur Radio")
diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 7d44f83eb..ab2c4a86a 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -11,6 +11,22 @@
                                                          
 Copyright 2001 - 2023 by Joe Taylor, K1JT, and the WSJT Development Team
 
+                        Release: WSJT-X 2.6.1
+                           January 16, 2023
+                      -------------------------
+
+WSJT-X 2.6.1 is mostly a bug fix release for Q65.  It has the following  
+changes since release 2.6.0:
+
+ - Fix a flaw in Q65 mode that prevented proper display of the T/R 
+   period spinner.
+
+ - Correct the reference to "ARRL International Digital Contest" in the 
+   Release Notes.
+
+ - Make the initialization of the decoded text font more robust.
+
+
                         Release: WSJT-X 2.6.0
                            January 6, 2023
                       -------------------------
@@ -20,7 +36,7 @@ version 2.5.4.  Its major enhancements include the following:
 
  - Mode selection buttons on main window for FT4, FT8, JT65, MSK144, 
    Q65, and FT8's Hound mode
- - Support for the ARRL International DX Contest
+ - Support for the ARRL International Digital Contest
  - Performance enhancements for the FT8 and Q65 modes
  - New features for EME Echo mode, including calibrated SNR reports
  - Several new convenience features for Fox operators 
diff --git a/Release_Notes.txt b/Release_Notes.txt
index 098ab5e27..4556f690b 100644
--- a/Release_Notes.txt
+++ b/Release_Notes.txt
@@ -11,6 +11,22 @@
                                                          
 Copyright 2001 - 2023 by Joe Taylor, K1JT, and the WSJT Development Team
 
+                        Release: WSJT-X 2.6.1
+                           January 16, 2023
+                      -------------------------
+
+WSJT-X 2.6.1 is mostly a bug fix release for Q65.  It has the following  
+changes since release 2.6.0:
+
+ - Fix a flaw in Q65 mode that prevented proper display of the T/R 
+   period spinner.
+
+ - Correct the reference to "ARRL International Digital Contest" in the 
+   Release Notes.
+
+ - Make the initialization of the decoded text font more robust.
+
+
                         Release: WSJT-X 2.6.0
                            January 6, 2023
                       -------------------------