I have an allegedly NOS Yaesu FT-101 pre-25,000-serial number that has apparently never been used. I wired my own power cable, since none came with it. I checked it carefully and put a 3 wire cord on it. I know about the reverse PIN numbers on the cinch Jones connector.
When I plugged it in, about a minute or two in, the 1000uF cap exploded. I shut it off immediately.
I’ve ordered a pre made power cord from eBay and a cheap variac in order to try and bring the rig up slowly. I also am going to replace the cap.
My question is: do you think I damaged anything, or was that just a 50 yo cap that was dried out ?
I’m not sure if it was my power cord causing it. I checked that thing against the schematic many times. The rig did power up ok.
Any help would be appreciated.