Packet #17536318 Success

POSITION_APP packet from YKF_Beaverdale_Base (b500) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
18
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17536318
Mesh Packet ID: 0x08c7a037
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC
From Node: YKF_Beaverdale_Base (b500)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: VA3HHQ (748f)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: -116 dBm
SNR: -5.0 dBm
Hop Info: 1/6 hops
Start: 6, Limit: 5
Relay Node: bc 🎐
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: 18 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:43.443814°
Longitude:-80.327475°
Altitude:321 m
Precision:15 bits
Raw Packet Analysis
Complete field breakdown and MQTT privacy/exposure analysis
Packet Structure
MQTT Packet Flow:
ServiceEnvelope (MQTT layer) → MeshPacket (Mesh layer) → Decoded Payload (Application data)
Total Size:18 bytes
Gateway:!fd71748f
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:1 / 6
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !fd71748f
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (18 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2658579712
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 18 bytes size
hop_limit 5
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 6
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -116.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -5.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774553063
Receive timestamp
fixed32
via_mqtt False
Direct LoRa transmission
bool
want_ack False
No ACK requested
bool
priority Not set enum
delayed Not set enum
channel Not set uint32
pki_encrypted False
Standard encryption
bool
next_hop Not set uint32
relay_node 188
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774553065.8188217
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)
  • ✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~729.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !fd71748f
Position Precision: 15 bits (~729.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 729.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -116.0 dBm
SNR: -5.00 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:18 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 43.4438144, "longitude": -80.3274752, "altitude": 321, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 15 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!fd71748f", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2658579712, "to": 4294967295, "id": 147300407, "rx_time": 1774553063, "rx_snr": -5.0, "rx_rssi": -116, "hop_limit": 5, "hop_start": 6, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 188, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000e5191500001fd018c1022801b8010f", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 434438144, "longitude_i": -803274752, "altitude": 321, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "precision_bits": 15, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (18 bytes)
0d0000e5191500001fd018c1022801b8010f
Hex Analysis:
Size:18 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 packet
Correlation: Using Mesh Packet ID
Reception Locations
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Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
VA3HHQ (748f) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC Current
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.792s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.516s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.499s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.479s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.459s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.448s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.437s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.427s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.416s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.405s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.394s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.383s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.372s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.360s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.348s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.335s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.323s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.311s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.300s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.275s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.257s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.239s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 MediumFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.221s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.203s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.184s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.172s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.159s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.147s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.135s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.123s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.111s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.100s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.089s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.078s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.067s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.056s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.045s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.034s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.023s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) -0.012s
Before
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) +0.012s
After
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) +0.025s
After
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) +0.037s
After
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
VA3HHQ (748f) +0.049s
After
-116.0 dBm -5.00 dB 1 bc 🎐 LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:25 UTC View
neoSG2 https://canadaverse.org/ (🎐) +0.338s
After
-94.0 dBm -3.25 dB 0 ff LongFast 2026-03-26 19:24:26 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways