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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. A portion of its Ku-band payload is dedicated to AR-SAT in South America.*
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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 October 2000/ Proton DM |
| 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, 20 watts |
| Amp Redundancy |
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16 for 12 |
| Receiver redundancy |
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4 for 2 |
| Coverage |
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CONUS, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America |
| 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 72 MHz |
| Amp type |
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TWTA, 110 watts |
| Amp Redundancy |
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18 for 14 |
| Receiver redundancy |
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4 for 2 |
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CONUS, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America* |
| Beacon |
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12198 MHz (H)
11702 MHz (V)
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Typical Ku-band footprint and frequency plan
PDF of AMC-6 specifications and footprints
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*For details on South American coverage, please contact
Jorge Boskovic at AR-SAT (+54-11-5811-2600).