Packet #17370552 Success
POSITION_APP packet from Goldbondo XL (GLBD) to !ffffffff
49
Total Receptions
5
Unique Gateways
7
Hop Count
27
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17370552 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xb3e38db1
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC |
| From Node: | Goldbondo XL (GLBD) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
7/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 0 |
| Relay Node: |
a8
THCK
,
TACO
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet - Candidate source node(s) based on 0-hop direct receptions |
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 27 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 43.646976° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -79.455846° |
| Altitude: | 113 m |
| Precision: | 13 bits |
Raw Packet Analysis
Complete field breakdown and MQTT privacy/exposure analysisPacket Structure
MQTT Packet Flow:
ServiceEnvelope (MQTT layer) → MeshPacket (Mesh layer) → Decoded Payload (Application data)
| Total Size: | 27 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !433a6358 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 7 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!433a6358
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (27 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2661536348
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
27 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
Not set | uint32 |
hop_start |
7
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
7
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
Not set | int32 |
rx_snr |
Not set | float |
rx_time |
1774518657
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
False
No ACK requested |
bool |
priority |
64
Packet priority level |
enum |
delayed |
Not set | enum |
channel |
Not set | uint32 |
pki_encrypted |
False
Standard encryption |
bool |
next_hop |
Not set | uint32 |
relay_node |
168
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774518660.3062892
Unix timestamp |
uint32 |
MQTT Privacy & Exposure Analysis
Analysis of privacy features and exposure risks when packet is shared via MQTT
Exposure Level: Broadcast
Privacy Features:
- ✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
- ✓ Reduced position precision: ~2900.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (7 hops)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !433a6358 |
| Position Precision: | 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 2900.0 |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 27 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 43.646976,
"longitude": -79.4558464,
"altitude": 113,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 13
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!433a6358",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2661536348,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 3018034609,
"rx_time": 1774518657,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 0,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 64,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 168,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d0000041a150000a4d01871257701c56928017800800100b8010d",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 436469760,
"longitude_i": -794558464,
"altitude": 113,
"time": 1774518647,
"location_source": "LOC_MANUAL",
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"precision_bits": 13,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (27 bytes)
0d0000041a150000a4d01871257701c56928017800800100b8010d
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 27 bytes |
|---|---|
| Format: | Protobuf (Protocol Buffers) |
| Encoding: | Binary with varint and length-delimited fields |
This is the raw protobuf-encoded payload as received from MQTT.
The structure follows the Meshtastic protobuf schema definitions.
All Receptions
All gateways that received this packetCorrelation: Using Mesh Packet ID
Reception Locations
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Map shows gateway locations that received this packet. Hop counts are displayed if available.
| Gateway | Time Offset | RSSI | SNR | Hops | Relay | Channel | Timestamp | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 7 |
a8
THCK
,
TACO
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | Current |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.936s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.742s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.724s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.707s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.691s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.682s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.672s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.655s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.645s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.629s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.613s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.601s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.589s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| AH001 (0d74) |
-0.577s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.565s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.553s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.541s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.530s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.518s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.507s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.496s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.486s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.475s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.464s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.453s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.442s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.432s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.420s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.408s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.389s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.377s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.365s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.353s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.342s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.330s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:50:59 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.303s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.286s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.261s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.236s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.209s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.183s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.156s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.130s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.106s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.081s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) |
-0.056s
Before |
-126.0 dBm | -17.50 dB | 6 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| LAMBSAUCE L20/US/ON/wood mt.gt 5234 (LAMB) |
-0.020s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 7 |
a8
THCK
,
TACO
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:51:00 UTC | View |
| FLAN-F208 (FLAN) |
+7.486s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 6.00 dB | 3 |
96
FLAM
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 09:51:07 UTC | View |
49
Total Receptions
5
Unique Gateways