EXHIBIT 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
333-33555,  333-29725 and 333-54017 of  CommScope,  Inc. and  subsidiary on
Forms S-8 of our report dated  January 29,  1999,  appearing in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K of  CommScope,  Inc.  for the year ended  December  31,
1998.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Hickory, North Carolina
March 23, 1999