Yes, I read about it, and checked it out when I got the IC-751A a couple of years ago 2nd hand used one.
The previous owner already had replaced the problematic original RAM board with the newly updated ROM board designed and made by an Italian Ham operator (I forgot his callsign now, but he is a very famous Electrical Engineer.).
From the eham forum, the new ROM board got very nice reviews, and it doesn't wipe out the radio even if the battery runs out.
The battery in it is also in good condition, will last another a couple of years I reckon.
This IC-751A is a good general coverage receiver, and getting used for that quite often in here.
