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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 six months ended June 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
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