If you don't want to have to type status, you can auto record them. I forget where it is in the menu, someone else can post what numbers you have to puch to get that feature.
Last time I checked the ACT accepted that as an alternative to the status method. However if I'm wrong feel free to change this.
You can also use this courtesy of Drifter:
You can find a script here if you want to make sure I didnt miss anything or your unsure how to use it, he explains in the thread how you put it in and such.
Demo Script