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The operator team led by Francesco IK0FVC is QRV as of yesterday 1A0KM until Sunday, January 30. G4IRN, I0JBL, I0ZY, I8NHJ, IK0DWN, IK0FTA, IK0PRG, IW0WERE, IZ0NRG are diligently working on the bands.

Sovereign Military Hospitaler Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta (Sovereign Military Hospital Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and Malta) as the full name DXCC 1A0KM sounds, it has an unusual history. The Order was founded in 1099 in Jerusalem with the aim of treating and protecting Christian pilgrims. V r. 1113 independence was granted to him by papal bull. V r. 1291 moved to Cyprus, v r. 1310 on Rhodes, where he also gained territorial sovereignty. V r. 1530 Emperor Charles V. granted the Maltese Islands as a sovereign fief in perpetuity. V r. 1571 distinguished himself in the naval battle of Lepanto against the Ottoman Empire. After the conquest of Malta by Napoleon in. 1798 He liked to lose his territory, but he retained his sovereignty. After various vicissitudes, in. 1834 Rome became his seat. On the religious side, he likes to be part of the Catholic Church and is directly subordinate to the Pope. As a chivalric order, it is independent and subject to international law. It is headed by an elected prince – grand master. Currently, he likes to engage in humanitarian and charitable activities, which is intended for the needy all over the world regardless of race and religion.