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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.
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Spacecraft design
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Lockheed Martin A2100
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Orbital location
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87o W.L.
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| Launch Date / Vehicle |
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4 September 1997 / Atlast 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 watts 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, Canada, Caribbean |
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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 watts |
| 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, Mexico, Canada, Caribbean |
| Beacon |
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12198 MHz (V) |
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Typical Ku-band footprint and frequency plan |
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PDF of AMC-3 specifications and footprints |
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