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+=== New in Version 1.9
+
+For quick reference, here's a short list of features and capabilities
+added to _WSJT-X_ since Version 1.8.0:
+
+- New *FT8 DXpedition Mode* to facilitate high QSO rates in pileup
+situations
+
+- Decoding improvements for JT65 mode, including _a priori_ (AP)
+decoding when VHF/UHF/Microwave features are enabled
+
+- Optional Auto-Sequencing in JT4, JT9, and JT65 when VHF/UHF/Microwave features are enabled
+
+- Better suppression of low-confidence false decodes generated by AP
+decoding in FT8 mode
+
+- Improved decoding performance for WSPR mode, especially effective at LF and MF
+
+- Minor adjustments to auto-sequencing behavior
+
+- More flexible Doppler control features for EME
+
+- Improved waterfall sensitivity for very weak signals
+
+- Automatic real-time forwarding of logged information to _N1MM Logger+_
+
+- Expanded and improved UDP messages sent to companion programs
+
+- Bug fixes and other minor tweaks to user interface
+
+=== Documentation Conventions
+
+In this manual the following icons call attention to particular types
+of information:
+
+NOTE: *Notes* containing information that may be of interest to
+particuar classes of users.
+
+TIP: *Tips* on program features or capabilities that might otherwise be
+overlooked.
+
+IMPORTANT: *Warnings* about usage that could lead to undesired
+consequences.
+
+=== How You Can Contribute
+
+_WSJT-X_ is part of an open-source project released under the
+{gnu_gpl} (GPL). If you have programming or documentation skills or
+would like to contribute to the project in other ways, please make
+your interests known to the development team.  The project's
+source-code repository can be found at {devsvn}, and most
+communication among the developers takes place on the email reflector
+{devmail}.  Bug reports and suggestions for new features, improvements
+to the _WSJT-X_ User Guide, etc., may also be sent to the
+{wsjt_yahoo_group} email reflector.  You must join the relevant group
+before posting to either email list.