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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
the CommScope, Inc. condensed consolidated financial statements as of
and for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> CommScope, Inc.
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0
0
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