EXHIBIT 23.1



                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8) pertaining to the Andrew Profit Sharing Trust of Andrew
Corporation of our reports (a) dated October 20, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Andrew Corporation incorporated by
reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) and (b) dated January 29, 2001
with respect to the financial statements and supplemental schedules of the
Andrew Profit Sharing Plan included in the Plan's Annual Report (Form 11-K),
both for the year ended September 30, 2000, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.



                                               /s/  Ernst & Young LLP
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Chicago, Illinois
December 3, 2001