[sdiy] scope aging

[Fernando de Izuzquiza]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a second hand scope (wich is pretty damn difficult here 
in Spain)
I've find two: a Hameg HM203-6 (250 euro now, ebay, in my city) and a 
Telequipment D1016 (60 euro now, ebay in France, but no problem to pick 
up). Both dual trace 20MHz.
 From an info I found the Hameg could be from 18 years ago (true?) and I 
don't know about the D1016.
I see both units were very common years ago, since I've found many on 
the net.

Any opinions on them both?
Anyone knows more or less the estimate age for a D1016?
And, can aging be a bad factor? I read in current Oscilloscope thread 
that screen is quite sensitive to age...
That D1016 is quite cheap but may be the Hameg is a better device and 
may be a better deal...? I need some advice please.

I'm just trying to avoid buying a new one for 400-500 euro. I want it 
to monitorize synth signals and, when I know how to =:), component 
test/selection (with the Hameg) or other duties.
I know 5-10MHz is enough, but those oldy ones are located mainly in the 
US of A and shipping to Spain will be expensive and not very safe at 
all, I guess... I find some in UK, but they wont ship to Spain, and 
again I don't think is a good idea to ship it, I'm I right?

Thank you guys,

Fernando


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