Sources report FCC staff is near completion of draft of proposed ...

Sources report FCC staff is near completion of draft of proposed rulemaking to require digital tuners to be built into TV sets by manufacturers (CD July 23 p3). Proposal reportedly also includes several other DTV-related issues, including cable-related matters. We're told proposal could be circulated among commissioners for vote or placed on agenda for Aug. 8 FCC meeting. CEA Gary Shapiro told us if Commission moved forward on tuner mandates, “we will challenge their jurisdiction and legal right to do so in every way possible,” including petition to U.S. Appeals Court, D.C.