Andrew Wireless Issues Press Release

Andrew to Distribute HATIS® Freedom and Lite
Assistive Telecommunications Devices

-- Hearing Aid Telephone Interconnect Systems that enhance the lives of the hard-of-hearing or profoundly deaf are now available from Andrew --

Orland Park, IL, March 13, 2002 . . . . Andrew Corporation's (NASADQ:ANDW) wireless products division announced that it will offer Hearing Aid Telephone Interconnect Systems' (HATIS) BTE Freedom and Lite headsets that enable hearing aid wearers to take advantage of Assistive Communications Technology for home and work environments.

"We are pleased to expand our headset offering with the HATIS Freedom and Lite products," said Tim Williams, Andrew Corporation Vice President Accessories and Business Development, "These products enhance Andrew's aftermarket accessory product line and allow consumers with hearing difficulties to use their wireless phones with their hearing aids."

The HATIS Lite headset is designed specifically for the hearing aid user on-the-go. The Lite has a powerful in-line microphone that eliminates buzzing, distortion, and feedback. The headset is compatible with virtually all cellular, cordless, and landline telephones.
The HATIS Freedom makes phone calls hands free, is compatible with virtually all cellular telephones, and has a wafer-thin earpiece that fits comfortably and discreetly behind the ear. Like the Lite, the Freedom headset has a powerful in-line microphone that enhances sound quality and eliminates buzzing, distortion and feedback. Both styles of headset require no batteries or fitting. MSRP for the Freedom is $119.99 for a single earpiece. MSRP for the Lite single earpiece model is $54.99.

For further information on these products to the Andrew wireless accessories call 800-450-2820 or visit www.hatis.com.

Andrew Corporation's wireless products division provides accessories, hands-free solutions, and mobile antennas for cellular, PCS, SMR and paging devices. The Andrew wireless accessories range includes: portable hands-free kits and headsets; car adapters; mobile antennas; batteries and chargers; in-vehicle phone mounts and cradles; integrated vehicular cellular and GPS antennas; coaxial cable assemblies; office/home speakerphones; and the Extensis™, the product that allows the user to use their wireless service through their wireline.

Founded in 1937, Andrew today is a billion-dollar, global corporation with more than 5,000 employees in 29 countries. Andrew is an S&P 500 company whose common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol:ANDW.

For further information on Andrew products and services, including the text of this release, visit our Web site at http//:www.andrew.com



For more information please contact:


Phone: 1.925.256.7767
Fax: 925.256.8792
E-mail: UHEARME@HATIS.COM
Website: www.HATIS.com


March 14, 2002