diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 78b9a2a0d..0ef9eb85c 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ project (wsjtx
   LANGUAGES C CXX Fortran
   )
 set (PROJECT_DESCRIPTION "WSJT-X: Digital Modes for Weak Signal Communications in Amateur Radio")
+set (CMAKE_PROJECT_DESCRIPTION ${PROJECT_DESCRIPTION})
 
 #
 # Local CMake modules and support files