diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index e4bbb7e8d..2b511e51d 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ endif(APPLE)
 
 # Adds a tag to the end of the version string. Leave empty
 # for official release builds.
-set(FREEDV_VERSION_TAG "devel")
+set(FREEDV_VERSION_TAG "")
 
 # Prevent in-source builds to protect automake/autoconf config.
 # If an in-source build is attempted, you will still need to clean up a few
diff --git a/USER_MANUAL.md b/USER_MANUAL.md
index 3a85fcf46..fa79364ba 100644
--- a/USER_MANUAL.md
+++ b/USER_MANUAL.md
@@ -889,7 +889,7 @@ LDPC | Low Density Parity Check Codes - a family of powerful FEC codes
 
 # Release Notes
 
-## V1.9.8 TBD 2024
+## V1.9.8 February 2024
 
 1. Bugfixes:
     * Prevent unnecessary recreation of resamplers in analog mode. (PR #661)