OK, here's one for the electronics gurus ... a few months ago, a friend, who was moving, gave me a little-used Hitachi V-212U Oscilloscope, still in it's original packaging, in the original box, complete with the manuals.

I've never owned, nor used a scope, so would anyone care to comment on how useful this instrument would be as far as amateur radio applications?

Anyone have any past experience using this particular oscilloscope?

Since it's literally been over a decade (and possibly two) since this scope was plugged in, are there are particular concerns I should be aware of, or anything in particular I should check or do beforehand?

The unit is in pristine condition, not a mark on it, and the power cord and cables appear to be like new.

In short, what do I have here, an instrument that will be very useful once I learn how to use it, or another decoration to add to the many already gracing the shelves of the shack?