Packet #17599598 Success
POSITION_APP packet from !db2ad59c to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
6
Hop Count
27
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17599598 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xc584e39d
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC |
| From Node: | !db2ad59c (d59c) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | -57 dBm |
| SNR: | 5.25 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
6/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 1 |
| Relay Node: | None |
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 27 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 46.868070° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -71.319552° |
| Altitude: | 105 m |
| Precision: | 16 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: | !a20a1130 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 6 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 4 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 4 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!a20a1130
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 |
3677017500
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 |
1
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
6
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-57.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
5.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774566441
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 |
Not set | uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774566447.4231286
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
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (6 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !a20a1130 |
| Position Precision: | 16 bits (~364.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 364.0 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -57.0 dBm SNR: 5.25 dB |
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": 46.8680704,
"longitude": -71.319552,
"altitude": 105,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 16
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!a20a1130",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 3677017500,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 3313820573,
"rx_time": 1774566441,
"rx_snr": 5.25,
"rx_rssi": -57,
"hop_limit": 1,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 0,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d0080ef1b1500807dd518692523bcc56928017800800100b80110",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 468680704,
"longitude_i": -713195520,
"altitude": 105,
"time": 1774566435,
"location_source": "LOC_MANUAL",
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"precision_bits": 16,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (27 bytes)
0d0080ef1b1500807dd518692523bcc56928017800800100b80110
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | Current |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
-0.150s
Before |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
-0.124s
Before |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
-0.104s
Before |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
-0.088s
Before |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
-0.071s
Before |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
-0.060s
Before |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
-0.047s
Before |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
-0.037s
Before |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
-0.026s
Before |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
-0.016s
Before |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.012s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.024s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.036s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.047s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.059s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.071s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.082s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.093s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.104s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.115s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.125s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.136s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.148s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.158s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.169s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.181s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.194s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.206s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.220s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.232s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.243s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.255s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.266s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.279s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.289s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.317s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.331s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.350s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.361s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.372s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.382s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.394s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.406s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
| ❄ qcmesh.net 1130 (1130) |
+0.418s
After |
-57.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 6 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-26 23:07:27 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways