This guide provides a comprehensive directory of radio stations in the United States for 1997. It is organized to facilitate easy access to station information, including technical details and programming formats. The authors aim to offer a reliable resource for anyone needing to identify or understand the radio landscape of the era.

This directory serves as a specialized reference tool for radio broadcasting information from a specific year. Its structured format, categorizing stations by location, frequency, and programming, suggests utility for researchers, hobbyists, or industry professionals interested in historical broadcast data. The inclusion of sports team flagship stations indicates a focus on popular programming trends of the time.