Packet #17538705 Success
POSITION_APP packet from Essex 78ca (78ca) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
37
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17538705 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x6cfb3baa
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC |
| From Node: | Essex 78ca (78ca) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | Essex 78ca (78ca) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3 |
| Relay Node: |
ca
78ca
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: 37 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 42.178970° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -82.811290° |
| Altitude: | 180 m |
| Satellites: | 6 |
| 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: | 37 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !6fa578ca |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 3 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 1 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!6fa578ca
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (37 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
1873115338
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
37 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
3
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
3
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
Not set | int32 |
rx_snr |
Not set | float |
rx_time |
1774553539
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
False
No ACK requested |
bool |
priority |
10
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 |
202
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774553540.334526
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
- ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !6fa578ca |
| Position Precision: | 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 2900.0 |
| Zero Hop Policy: |
Enabled
Direct gateway connection |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 37 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 42.1789696,
"longitude": -82.8112896,
"altitude": 180,
"sats_in_view": 6,
"precision_bits": 13
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!6fa578ca",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 1873115338,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 1828404138,
"rx_time": 1774553539,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 3,
"hop_start": 3,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 10,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 202,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d00002419150000a4ce18b40125c389c569280258930378018001a0b8a10e980106b8010d",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 421789696,
"longitude_i": -828112896,
"altitude": 180,
"time": 1774553539,
"location_source": "LOC_INTERNAL",
"PDOP": 403,
"ground_speed": 1,
"ground_track": 29908000,
"sats_in_view": 6,
"precision_bits": 13,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (37 bytes)
0d00002419150000a4ce18b40125c389c569280258930378018001a0b8a10e980106b8010d
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex 78ca (78ca) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | Current |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
-0.082s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
-0.071s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
-0.059s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
-0.047s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
-0.035s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
-0.023s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
-0.012s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.012s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.024s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.034s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.045s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.056s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.066s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.077s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.088s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.098s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.109s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.121s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.133s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.145s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.157s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.168s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.180s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.191s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.203s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.214s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.225s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.235s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.246s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.257s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.267s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.278s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.289s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.300s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.312s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.324s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.336s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.347s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.358s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.370s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.381s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.392s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.402s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
| Essex 78ca (78ca) |
+0.412s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
ca
78ca
|
LongFast | 2026-03-26 19:32:20 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways