Satellite Data

 

Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin A2100
Orbital Location: 103° West
Launch Date: 8 September 1996 / Atlas IIA
Design Life 15 years
Payload C-band: 24 x 36 MHz
Amp type SSPA, 12 to 18 watt adjustable
Amp Redundancy 16 for 12
Receiver redundancy 4 for 2
Coverage 50-state, Mexico, Caribbean, Canada
Beacon 3700.5 MHz (V)
4199.5 MHz (H)
Payload Ku-band 24 x 36 MHz
Amp type TWTA, 60 watt
Amp Redundancy 18 for 12
Receiver redundancy 4 for 2
Coverage 50-state, Southern Canada, Northern Mexico
Polarization Offset 26.0° CCW (viewed from the earth)
Beacon 12198 MHz