The Antenna Podcast Ep 12: How One Lens Antenna Can Replace 400 Dishes

In this episode of The Antenna Podcast, Dermot O'Shea speaks with Leo Maddison, co-founder of Matsingh Inc., about the science and real-world impact of lens antennas. Leo Maddison explains how lens-based designs use refraction rather than reflection, enabling multiple independent beams from a single antenna with strong isolation and broad frequency coverage. The conversation explores how that approach can increase cellular capacity without adding more towers, why it has proven valuable in stadiums, major live events, and disaster-response scenarios, and how Matsingh Inc. built its business around proprietary materials and tightly controlled manufacturing. The episode also dives into the tradeoffs between lens antennas, dishes, and phased arrays, while offering practical advice for students and engineers who want to build careers in antennas through hands-on experience.