AMC-4 (satellite)
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| Technical: | Datasheet |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft design: | Lockheed Martin A2100 |
| Orbital location: | 101o W.L. |
| Launch Date: | 13 November 1999 |
| Vehicle: | Arianne 44LP |
| Design Life: | 15 years |
| Typical C Band Footprint: | Footprint |
|---|---|
| Frequency Plan: | Frequency |
| Amp type | SSPA, 20 watts |
| Amp Redundancy: | 16 for 12 |
| Receiver redundancy: | 4 for 2 |
| Coverage: | 50 state, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America |
| Beacon: | 3700.5 MHz (V), 4199.5 MHz (H) |
| Typical Ku Band Footprint: | Footprint |
|---|---|
| Frequency Plan: | Frequency |
| Amp type | TWTA, 110 watts |
| Amp Redundancy: | 18 for 14 |
| Receiver redundancy: | 4 for 2 |
| Coverage: | 50 state, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America |
| Beacon: | 11702 MHz (H), 12198 MHz (V) |
AMC-4 is a commercial broadcast satellite using in telecommunications.
Located at 101° W.L, AMERICOM-4 (AMC-4) was launched in 1999 as SES AMERICOM's fourth A2100 hybrid C-band and Ku-band satellite. The C-band payload is home to national television networks broadcasting to thousands of cable headends. AMC-4's Ku-band transponders serve the direct-to-home, VSAT, business television and broadband Internet market segments. These Ku-band transponders are designed to be switchable between North and South American coverages. [2]
