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http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/OES.doc

Thank you, I get all the help I need from frequent trips to
hamfests and electronic surplus suppliers. Been doing so for 33 years so
far, and I've got no intention of stopping until I am PHYSICALLY unable
to work with the stuff.

If OES is indeed a true "disorder," it's one that I'm proud to be
afflicted with.

BTW, you misspelled 'amateur' as 'amature' in one part of your
write-up. I'll let you find it. ;-)

73 de KC7GR


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with surreal ports?"

Oh my God! He hit the nail on the head!!!!!

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Can someone post the text of the .doc file?
For some reason I can't get it to download.

Ron

Ron Lawrence KC4YOY wrote:

Can someone post the text of the .doc file?
For some reason I can't get it to download.

Ron



Its a humongous Word file. Over a megabyte. Here's the text but you
miss the nice photo of Brian.

The poor individual above was found hunched over a typical piece of WWII
era gear known as a Hallicrafters SX-28 receiver. Even though heavily
sedated by doctors he managed to crawl several city blocks in a semi
conscious state to the object fueling his neurological disorder. The
stress took a heavy toll on his physical well-being, he may never fully
recover.


What causes the symptoms?
The cause has not been definitely established, although current research
presents considerable evidence that the disorder stems from the abnormal
desire for obsolete electronic equipment fueled by a metabolism of at
least one brain chemical (neurotransmitter) called dopamine. The
individual when seeing or even in the vicinity of a piece of obsolete
electronic equipment will become excited and the impulse to buy (or even
steal in extreme cases) the electronic equipment or apparatus becomes
overwhelming. Undoubtedly other neurotransmitters are also involved.

Is it inherited?
Studies suggest that OES is inherited as a dominant gene that may
produce different symptoms in different people. A person with OES has
about a 50% chance of passing it on to his/her children, however it may
not appear as a recognizable disorder to that extent. In some cases, OES
may not be inherited, and is identified as sporadic OES because the
cause is unknown.

Can people with OES delay or suppress their symptoms?
Postponement or substitution of OES symptoms is a skill that few people
with the disease are able to master. It requires considerable energy and
concentration to inhibit the desire for obsolete or antique electronics
for even a few minutes. Family members, teachers and co-workers must be
understanding and compassionate when this cannot be accomplished and the
individual needs a repair or fix. To avoid embarrassment and ridicule,
in certain social situations some people with OES often try to hide
their symptoms by camouflaging there test equipment and tools. Symptoms
may however emerge more explosively when they arrive home or are able to
shelter themselves in private surroundings where they feel more
comfortable and have access to the apparatus or equipment fueling the
disorder. This phenomenon can create a diagnostic problem for physicians
who often do not observe OES symptoms during examination. Some doctors
have had the unfortunate experience of having their patients with OES
dismantle or test their electronic medical equipment when left
unsupervised. Never leave a OES sufferer alone with any electronic
device even if it's a modern piece of equipment. Some types of people
with OES have what is termed as Valvestate Compulsiveness and these
individuals feel that the electron tube is superior to the modern
transistor and in extreme cases have been known to try and retrofit all
the modern electronic equipment in their grasp in an effort to transform
their surroundings to a more primitive technological time.

Is OES a psychiatric disorder?
No, OES is a neurological disorder. Secondary psychological problems
(e.g., depression or mumbling Ohms law repeatedly) may however arise
from persistent difficulties in coping with the disorder and society's
reaction to its unique symptoms. Some behavioral difficulties which may
be a part of the syndrome (i.e., Obsesed with Radio Shacks lack of radio
related componants, compulsiveness and aggressive outbursts related to
electronics in general) can also cause significant adjustment problems.
In some cases psychological counseling may be needed to help a person
with OES adjust, come to terms with OES and build coping skills.

How is OES diagnosed?
The diagnosis is made by observing the symptoms and by evaluating the
history of their onset. No blood analysis, x-ray or other type of
medical test exists to identify OES. A doctor may however order an EEG,
CAT scan or certain blood tests to rule out other ailments that could be
confused with OES. Again never leave the patient alone around electronic
equipment.

Is there a cure?
Not yet, Education of the individual, family and friends on the disorder
and learning management techniques can help reduce symptoms. Electronic
placebos such as replicas of old radios have shown to be ineffective in
helping wean the OES sufferer off valvestate and into the modern
IC/Transistor technology. Some hybrid electronic equipment such as music
or audio amplification designs are showing some promise.

Can people with OES lead normal lives?
Unfortunately No.

Is there ever a remission?
Some people experience periods where the symptoms seem to disappear but
it seems more relates to finances than desire to ignore their desiese,
others experience a marked improvement after high voltage electric shock
therepy. How would a typical case of OES be described? The term typical
cannot be applied to OES. The expression of symptoms covers a spectrum
from very mild to very severe. OES is an individual and complex disorder.

How is OES treated?
There are several things which can reduce the symptoms of OES for many
people, one of which is the wife/husband or significant other. Unless
symptoms substantially interfere with a person’s life, spouse
interaction may not be necessary. None of the things currently available
for treatment of OES will entirely eliminate all symptoms. Instead
symptoms may be reduced, sometimes substantially, but they will continue
to wax and wane, and they will commonly appear more pronounced during
stressful periods.


How many people have OES?
We don't know for sure but recent research suggests as many as 1 in 200
people. Now with the booming internet it's easy to see this behavior and
it's effects on those that suffer from this debilitating disease.
Certain Usenet news groups such as rec.antiques.radio+phono or
rec.radio.amature.boatanchors and vintage electronic websites where
these people congregate can be seen and the dialog that emanates from
these unfortunate individuals and sites is alarming. Laws are being
worked on to shut down these breeding grounds of sickness but on a
positive note, it's good to know where these people are at.

Its a humongous Word file. Over a megabyte. Here's the text but you
miss the nice photo of Brian.

How about posting the photo to the binaries group.

Thanks for the test, I guess I got it bad...

Ron



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Ron Lawrence KC4YOY wrote:

Its a humongous Word file. Over a megabyte. Here's the text but you
miss the nice photo of Brian.


How about posting the photo to the binaries group.

Done.

-BM

Brian Hill wrote in message
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Get help now!
http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/OES.doc

OK... a bit of a bore and overdone...

RG