Packet #17609240 Success

POSITION_APP packet from CLY-B 0dde (0dde) to !ffffffff

47
Total Receptions
3
Unique Gateways
6
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17609240
Mesh Packet ID: 0xb0d0ea7a
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC
From Node: CLY-B 0dde (0dde)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: -10 dBm
SNR: 6.75 dBm
Hop Info: 6/6 hops
Start: 6, 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: 28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:43.594547°
Longitude:-79.613133°
Altitude:153 m
Precision:13 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:28 bytes
Gateway:!433ae0a8
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:6 / 6
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 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 !433ae0a8
Node ID format
channel_id ShortFast
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 3982953950
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 28 bytes size
hop_limit Not set uint32
hop_start 6
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 6
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -10.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr 6.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774568469
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 168
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774568495.4983478
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: ShortFast
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~2900.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (6 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !433ae0a8
Position Precision: 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 2900.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -10.0 dBm
SNR: 6.75 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 43.5945472, "longitude": -79.6131328, "altitude": 153, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 13 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!433ae0a8", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 3982953950, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2966481530, "rx_time": 1774568469, "rx_snr": 6.75, "rx_rssi": -10, "hop_limit": 0, "hop_start": 6, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 168, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000fc191500008cd01899012521c4c56928037801800144b8010d", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 435945472, "longitude_i": -796131328, "altitude": 153, "time": 1774568481, "location_source": "LOC_EXTERNAL", "ground_speed": 1, "ground_track": 68, "precision_bits": 13, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d0000fc191500008cd01899012521c4c56928037801800144b8010d
Hex Analysis:
Size:28 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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Map shows gateway locations that received this packet. Hop counts are displayed if available.
Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC Current
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.420s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.409s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.397s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.385s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.372s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.360s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.340s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.328s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.316s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.302s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.290s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.277s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) -0.265s
Before
-125.0 dBm -12.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.253s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.242s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.229s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.217s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.198s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.187s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.176s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.163s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.148s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.134s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.121s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.109s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.091s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.076s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.063s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.049s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.038s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.027s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -0.011s
Before
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.011s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.021s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.032s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.044s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.055s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.067s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.079s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.092s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.104s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.116s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.128s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.139s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +0.153s
After
-10.0 dBm 6.75 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
LAMBSAUCE L20/US/ON/wood mt.gt 5234 (LAMB) +0.164s
After
-72.0 dBm 7.00 dB 6 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-26 23:41:35 UTC View
47

Total Receptions

3

Unique Gateways