On November 5, 2025, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) released the first version of TR12 on its official website, which specifies the control measures for PMR446 devices to use the 446.0-446.2 MHz frequency band. The regulation states that the type approval of PMR466 equipment is based on the international standard ETSI EN 300 296. The effective date of the document is September 22, 2025.

Main technical specifications:

• Frequency range: 446.0 – 446.2 MHz;
• Maximum output power: 0.5W ERP;
• Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz (16 channels);
• Antenna: must be an integrated and non-removable part of the device.

Click this link to view the original TR12 specification.