AMC-2


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AMERICOM-2 (AMC-2) was launched in January of 1997, into the 85o West orbital location, where it provided a wide variety of communications services -- including direct-broadcast satellite TV services. Today, AMC-2 is located at 101o West, where it provides a variety of services to broadcasters and data networks throughout North America.
Satellite information
Spacecraft design
  
Lockheed Martin A2100
Orbital location
  
101o W.L.
Launch Date / Vehicle   30 January 1997 / Arianne 44L
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
Beacon  

3700.5 MHz (V)

Typical C-band footprint and frequency plan
>Ku-band payload > >24 x 36 MHz
Amp type   Traveling Wave Tube, 60 watts
>Amp Redundancy > >18 for 12
Receiver Redundancy   4 for 2
>Coverage > >CONUS, Northern Mexico, Canada
Beacon   12198 MHz (V)
    Typical Ku-band footprint and frequency plan
   

PDF of AMC-2 specifications and footprints