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Located at 103° W.L, AMERICOM-1 (AMC-1) was launched in 1996 as SES AMERICOM's first A2100 hybrid C-band and Ku-band satellite, co-developed with Lockheed Martin. The C-band payload is home to national television networks broadcasting to thousands of cable headends. AMC-1's Ku-band transponders serve the VSAT and broadband data market segments. |
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Spacecraft design
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Lockheed Martin A2100
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Orbital location
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103o W.L.
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| Launch Date / Vehicle |
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8 Sept. 96 / Atlas IIA |
| Design Life |
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15 years |
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| C-band payload |
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24 x 36 MHz |
| Amp type |
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SSPA, 12 to 18 watt adjustable |
| Amp Redundancy |
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16 for 12 |
| Receiver redundancy |
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4 for 2 |
| Coverage |
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50 State, Mexico, Caribbean, Canada |
| Beacon |
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3700.5 MHz (V)
4199.5 MHz (H) |
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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 |
| Amp type |
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TWTA, 60 watt |
| Amp Redundancy |
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18 for 12 |
| Receiver redundancy |
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4 for 2 |
| Coverage |
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50 State, Southern Canada, Northern Mexico |
| Polarization Offset |
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26.0o CCW (viewed from the earth) |
| Beacon |
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12198 MHz |
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Typical Ku-band footprint and frequency plan
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PDF of AMC-1 specifications and footprints |
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