Answer: Yes, AcuSat automatically calculates the magnetic deviation for you. This means the Azimuth reading you get is your true compass bearing. AcuSat uses the Department of Defense World Magnetic Model for calculating magnetic variation.

Question: I do site surveys in many smaller cities that aren't included in the AcuSat city database. Can I add extra cities to this database?

Answer: Yes. AcuSat is fully customizable. You may add as many cities as you like. You will need to know the longitude and latitude for that given city. Use a GPS device or  a world atlas. A world atlas will have longitudes and latitudes of all the cities. We used a Rand McNally Atlas to obtain our coordinates when we built AcuSat.

Question: Does AcuSat work on Windows Vista and XP?

Answer: Yes, AcuSat works on XP and Microsoft's newest operating system called Windows Vista.  Vista users need to download and install the Vista Help 32 update in order for the AcuSat Help files to display correctly.  You can read more about this update and download it from this Microsoft link:  Vista Help 32 Update

Question: It sure would be nice if AcuSat contained transponder information as well as the azimuth/elevation readings. Is this possible?

Answer: We chose not to enter in transponder information since it's known to change from week to week. You can enter in this information for each satellite if you like. Double click a satellite name, then click edit data. There is plenty of room here to add text for TOS numbers as well as transponder coordinates.

Question: I run a Ku Satellite Truck but I don't have a laptop onboard. Is there a way I can print the data from AcuSat to carry with me?

Answer: Yes there is. AcuSat will print up a professional looking report for any or all cities in your workspace. We encourage truck operators to do this who don't have laptop computers. Pick out 20 or 30 cities you normally do shots out of, then print a look angle report for each city and put that in a binder to keep with your truck. Just remember to update it every now and then.

Question: I own an RV and travel the entire United States and Mexico. I use DirecTV to watch TV when I'm parked. Can AcuSat calculate look angles for DBS birds?

Answer: AcuSat has a workspace already created for just this purpose. Open File, then select US DBS Satellites. Now scroll down to the city you are in or near, and point your mini dish in that direction. No need to miss your favorite programming!