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Launched in September 1997 at 87º W.L., AMERICOM-3 (AMC-3) is the third of SES AMERICOM's A2100 hybrid C and Ku-band satellites. AMC-3's C-band transponders primarily provide cable, radio and educational programming distribution. AMC-3's Ku-band transponders serve the education, broadcast, business television and broadband Internet markets.
Satellite information
Spacecraft design
Lockheed Martin A2100
Orbital location
87o W.L.
Launch Date / Vehicle 4 Sept. 97 / Atlas IIA
Design Life 15 years
C-band payload 24 x 36 MHz
Amp type SSPA, 12 to 18 watts adjustable
Amp Redundancy 16 for 12
Receiver redundancy 4 for 2
Coverage 50 state, Mexico, Canada, Caribbean,
Beacon 3700.5 MHz (V)
4199.5 MHz (H)
Typical C-band footprint and frequency plan
Ku-band payload 24 x 36 MHz
Amp type TWTA, 60 watts
Amp Redundancy 18 for 12
Receiver redundancy 4 for 2
Coverage 50 State, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean
Beacon 12198 MHz (H)
Typical Ku-band footprint and frequency plan
PDF of AMC-3 specifications and footprints
 


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