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AMC-8 at 139o W.L., is a C-band satellite covering all 50 states, Canada and the Caribbean. AMC-8 provides the highest-quality service available for radio programmers and networks, whose feeds are received by more than 6,000 radio stations continuously. The satellite, also known as Aurora III, provides critical telecommunications services to AT&T Alascom. AMC-8 was launched in 200 as GE-8, and replaced Satcom C-5 in March 2001.
Satellite information
Spacecraft design
Lockheed Martin A2100
Orbital location
139o W.L.
Launch Date / Vehicle 19 Dec. 00 / Ariane 5
Design Life 15 years
C-band payload 24 x 36 MHz
Amp type SSPA, 20 watts
Amp Redundancy 16 for 12
Receiver redundancy 4 for 2
Coverage 50 State, Canada, Mexico
Beacon 3700.5 MHz (H)
4199.5 MHz (V)
Typical C-band footprint and frequency plan
PDF of AMC-8 specifications and footprints
 


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