P. W. Schnoor wrote:

I don't think that we really need a bandplan.

Without any operating guidelines, 136 kHz would soon become a very
chaotic and frustrating band to operate.  I believe that the adoption of
a workable set of guidelines (a 'bandplan') is essential to minimising
the risk of interference to other operators.

In addition, future band-planning may need to give due consideration to
the time of day; and day of the week - thus recognising the current
practice of avoiding beacon transmissions on Saturdays and Sundays when
band occupancy is high, and beaconing is inappropriate.

Of course, the current draft bandplan(s) still need further input and
discussion.  So I think that Rik's observations are both important and
timely.

Regards to all,
Steve GW4ALG