Andrew Introduces 3.9 M Transportable Earth Station Antenna for Military, Commercial Broadcast Use

January 30, 2006 WESTCHESTER, Ill.

Andrew Corporation, a global leader in communications systems and products, has introduced a new transportable earth station antenna for military and commercial broadcast use that will operate on virtually any geostationary satellite system.

The Andrew 3.9 Meter Trifold(TM) Transportable Earth Station Antenna is the most versatile antenna of its kind, with quad-band operation and auto acquisition control systems that make it capable of C, Ku, Ka, and X-Band applications in support of users such as military units, news operations, and disaster relief agencies.

"The new Andrew 3.9 meter transportable antennas are rugged and designed for quick deployment in the toughest of conditions," said Jude Panetta, group president, Satellite Communications, Andrew Corporation. "Its versatility, superior capabilities, and low cost make it one of the best values available to customers today."

The new antennas are the latest in a proven line of Andrew transportable antennas that have a track record of more than 200 systems sold, delivered, and in operation around the world. Andrew will showcase its various satellite communications offerings February 7-9 at SATELLITE 2006 in Washington D.C.

"Globecomm Systems has been a major customer for the new Andrew 3.9 M Trifold, which we've deployed on behalf of a global multilateral program," said Dave Hershberg, chairman and chief executive officer, Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:GCOM) "We've found that these antennas are very dependable and easy to deploy and redeploy. The radio frequency performance is exceptional."

Andrew's Satellite Communications Group provides a complete line of antennas from 43 centimeters to 9.4 meters for all enterprise, government, and consumer satellite communication applications. Andrew-designed and -built products--which cover C, Ku, K, X, and the emerging Ka band--include type approved earth station antenna hubs and gateways for broadband and broadcast, VSAT broadband antennas for consumer and enterprise customers, DBS antennas for home satellite broadcast systems, and complete installation and testing services.

About Andrew Corporation

Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ:ANDW) designs, manufactures, and delivers innovative and essential equipment and solutions for the global communications infrastructure market. The company serves operators and equipment manufacturers from facilities in 35 countries. Andrew (www.andrew.com), headquartered in Westchester, IL, is an S&P 500 company founded in 1937.

Andrew 3.9M Trifold is a trademark of Andrew Corporation.

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this news release are forward looking statements and we caution our stockholders and others that these statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ from expected results include fluctuations in commodity costs, the company's ability to integrate acquisitions and to realize the anticipated synergies and cost savings, the effects of competitive products and pricing, economic and political conditions that may impact customers' ability to fund purchases of our products and services, the company's ability to achieve the cost savings anticipated from cost reduction programs, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the timing of cash payments and receipts, end use demands for wireless communication services, the loss of one or more significant customers, and other business factors. Investors should also review other risks and uncertainties discussed in company documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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