Andrew Corporation and Kathrein Form Alliance To Offer Remote Electrical Downtilt Antenna Technology.

Business Editors

ORLAND PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2003

-- REDT enables wireless network operators to improve coverage,

capacity, call quality and reduce costs

to extract maximum revenue from their networks.

Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ:ANDW) and Kathrein-Werke KG of Germany announced an agreement where the companies will cooperate on the licensing of Remote Electrical Downtilt Antenna Technology (REDT) related patents. Under the new agreement, Andrew and Kathrein will cross-license relevant patents, giving both companies the ability to offer Remote Electrical Downtilt Technology to customers worldwide.

"This is a really great opportunity for Andrew, Kathrein, and the wireless market," said Paul Cox, Group President, Antenna Products, Andrew Corporation. "Because of the global presence of Andrew and Kathrein, operators worldwide will now have a competitive choice for Remote Electrical Downtilt Technology. This will help operators to transition from traditional fixed tilt antenna solutions to Remote Electrical Downtilt Technology at a much quicker pace."

"We value this licensing agreement with Andrew and look forward to working together to ensure that Remote Electrical Downtilt Technology becomes the technology of choice for operators in global markets," said Alois Trepesch, Managing Director of Kathrein-Werke KG.

The remote controlled electrical downtilt technology (marketed by Andrew as the Teletilt(R) Antenna Network Management System) enables network operators to remotely adjust the electrical downtilt of an antenna system and control its signal coverage footprint. The system optimizes system coverage by allowing antennas to be adjusted remotely without needing to put the entire cell-site out of service or sending a crew to adjust the antennas.

REDT allows quick site optimization, independent of weather and site access difficulties. The site remains active while the antenna adjustments occur. One of the biggest operational cost savings is that special equipment and manpower is not required to make the antenna adjustments.

In Andrew customer system trials conducted over several months in Richmond, Virginia, USA, the operator was able to remotely adjust antenna coverage with the seasonal changes and eliminate the expense of tower climbing and site access coordination. With costs often exceeding $10,000 to adjust antennas at complex sites, the Teletilt REDT solution pays for itself within months. Even at more easily accessible sites, the Teletilt Antenna Network Management System can still easily pay for itself within a year, making this attractive technology for virtually every operator.

For more information on the Teletilt Antenna Network Management System, call the Andrew Customer Support Center at 1-800-255-1479 and request Bulletin 10836 or download it from the Andrew website (www.andrew.com). An interactive Teletilt demonstration is also available on the Andrew website.

About Kathrein-Werke KG

KATHREIN-Werke KG is the oldest and largest antenna manufacturer in the world and a leading high-tech company in communication technology. Today, Kathrein products are the epitome of quality and reliability. Their know-how and 80 years of experience make Kathrein a market leader in several fields of the communicating world. Being the biggest manufacturer of antennas for mobile communication worldwide, Kathrein services all system suppliers and 240 network operators worldwide, also designing and producing filters, amplifiers and combiners. Their corporate headquarters are located at P.O. Box 100 444, 83004 Rosenheim, Germany. For more information on Kathrein's extensive product line please call [phone] or visit their website at www.kathrein.de.

About Andrew Corporation

Andrew Corporation (http://www.andrew.com) designs, manufactures, and delivers innovative and essential communications equipment and solutions for the global telecommunications infrastructure market. Products cover virtually the entire radio frequency (RF) footprint including: transmission line systems, antennas, power amplifiers, filters, in-building distributed wireless systems, and network geolocation products. A global company, with operations in 36 countries, Andrew serves operators and OEMs worldwide. Andrew Corporation's global presence extends across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and The Americas. Andrew (founded in 1937) is an S&P 500 company listed on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol: ANDW.

Teletilt is a registered trademark of Andrew Corporation