What is a .P97 file?
A .P97 file is a special kind of computer file that is used to keep track of information from certain types of radio systems. These radio systems are called trunked radio systems, and they are a bit like a more complex version of the walkie-talkies you might use, but they are used by professionals like police officers or firefighters. The .P97 file keeps a list of different radio channels, the frequencies (which are like the specific 'addresses' on the radio where you can find a particular channel), and other important details that were picked up using specific radio scanners, named PRO-97 or PRO-2055.
The .P97 file is made by a program called Win97, which was created by a company named Starrsoft. However, it's important to know that you can't just open a .P97 file with any program you have on your computer. Since it's a special type of file, it needs the specific Win97 program to be opened and read. Unfortunately, the Win97 program is not available anymore because it has been discontinued, which means the company has stopped making or supporting it. So, if you have a .P97 file that you want to open, you would need to have already had the Win97 program installed on your computer from before it was discontinued.
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