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Home | AMC-6
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Launched on 22 October 2000, AMC-6 became the fifth hybrid C/Ku-band satellite in the AMERICOM fleet. From it's position in the eastern part of the U.S. orbital arc, AMC-6 provides high-powered service to occasional video/SNG, government, VSAT network and entertainment customers. Providing all-digital Ku-band connectivity to millions, AMC-6 has also attracted Internet service intergration platforms, who take advantage of the satellite's wide coverage and high levels of redundancy. |
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Spacecraft design
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Lockheed Martin A2100
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Orbital location
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72o W.L.
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| Launch Date / Vehicle |
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22 Oct. 00 / Proton DM |
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| Design Life |
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15 years |
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| C-band payload |
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24 x 36 MHz |
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| Amp type |
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SSPA, 20 watts |
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| Amp Redundancy |
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16 for 12 |
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| Receiver redundancy |
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4 for 2 |
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| Coverage |
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CONUS, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean,
Central America |
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| Beacon |
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3700.5 MHz (H)
4199.5 MHz (V) |
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| Typical C-band footprint and frequency plan |
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| Ku-band payload |
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24 x 36 MHz
4 x 72MHz |
| Amp type |
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TWTA, 110 watt |
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| Amp Redundancy |
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18 for 14 |
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| Receiver redundancy |
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4 for 2 |
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| Coverage |
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CONUS, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean,
Central America |
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| Beacon |
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11702 MHz (H)
12198 MHz (V) |
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| Typical Ku-band footprint and frequency plan |
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| PDF of AMC-6 specifications and footprints |
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