Packet #17674139 Success

POSITION_APP packet from lidman2 (lid2) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17674139
Mesh Packet ID: 0x92d3dc12
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC
From Node: lidman2 (lid2)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: lidman2 (lid2)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3
Relay Node: cc lid2
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:49.860967°
Longitude:-97.081707°
Altitude:233 m
Precision:32 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:!9e7623cc
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 3
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
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !9e7623cc
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2658542540
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 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 1774580515
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 204
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774580547.40133
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
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !9e7623cc
Position Precision: 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1.0
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:28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 49.8609666, "longitude": -97.0817072, "altitude": 233, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 32 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!9e7623cc", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2658542540, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2463357970, "rx_time": 1774580515, "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": 204, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d022eb81d15d08122c618e9012523f3c56928037800800100b80120", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 498609666, "longitude_i": -970817072, "altitude": 233, "time": 1774580515, "location_source": "LOC_EXTERNAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 32, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d022eb81d15d08122c618e9012523f3c56928037800800100b80120
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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Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
lidman2 (lid2) Primary 0.000s
Reference
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC Current
lidman2 (lid2) -0.545s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:26 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.515s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:26 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.502s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:26 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.482s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:26 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.462s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:26 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.444s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:26 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.433s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:26 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.421s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:26 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.410s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:26 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.399s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.388s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.377s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.366s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.355s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.344s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.331s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.318s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.306s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.291s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.281s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.271s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.258s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 MediumFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.246s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.234s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.223s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.212s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.201s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.190s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.178s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.167s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.156s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.144s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.131s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.119s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.105s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.092s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.080s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.068s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.056s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.045s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.034s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.023s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) -0.012s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
lidman2 (lid2) +0.011s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 cc lid2 LongFast 2026-03-27 03:02:27 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways