Packet #17705012 Success

NODEINFO_APP packet from VE3BNO-Base (PBSE) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
76
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17705012
Mesh Packet ID: 0xbb95d751
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC
From Node: VE3BNO-Base (PBSE)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Port: 4
Gateway: AH001 (0d74)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: -119 dBm
SNR: -11.75 dBm
Hop Info: 1/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 6
Relay Node: 0c
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: NODEINFO_APP
Size: 76 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Long Name:VE3BNO-Base
Short Name:PBSE
Node ID:!b03d1b7c
MAC Address:NM2wPRt8
Hardware:HELTEC_V3
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:76 bytes
Gateway:!b03d0d74
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:NODEINFO_APP
Hop Count:1 / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 1 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 !b03d0d74
Node ID format
channel_id ShortFast
packet MeshPacket (76 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2956794748
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 4
NODEINFO_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 76 bytes size
hop_limit 6
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 7
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -119.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -11.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774586732
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 12
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774586735.356626
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
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: !b03d0d74
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -119.0 dBm
SNR: -11.75 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:NODEINFO_APP
Size:76 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "id": "!b03d1b7c", "long_name": "VE3BNO-Base", "short_name": "PBSE", "macaddr": "NM2wPRt8", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!b03d0d74", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2956794748, "to": 4294967295, "id": 3147159377, "rx_time": 1774586732, "rx_snr": -11.75, "rx_rssi": -119, "hop_limit": 6, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 12, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 4, "payload": "0a09216230336431623763120b564533424e4f2d426173651a0450425345220634cdb03d1b7c282b380c42203059411a1373f6dd9d6b76024ad70f9f60349a133cf03ae4ccfecfa5e1cb6052", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "id": "!b03d1b7c", "long_name": "VE3BNO-Base", "short_name": "PBSE", "macaddr": "NM2wPRt8", "hw_model": "HELTEC_V3", "role": "CLIENT_BASE", "public_key": "MFlBGhNz9t2da3YCStcPn2A0mhM88DrkzP7PpeHLYFI=", "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "NODEINFO_APP", "message_class": "User" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (76 bytes)
0a09216230336431623763120b564533424e4f2d426173651a0450425345220634cdb03d1b7c282b380c42203059411a1373f6dd9d6b76024ad70f9f60349a133cf03ae4ccfecfa5e1cb6052
Hex Analysis:
Size:76 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
AH001 (0d74) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC Current
AH001 (0d74) -1.232s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.876s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.849s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.826s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.805s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.783s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.763s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.742s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.717s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.694s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.671s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.645s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.621s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.600s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.580s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.555s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.531s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.508s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.485s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.462s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.441s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.421s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c MediumFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.401s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.380s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.357s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:34 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.334s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) -0.311s
Before
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.020s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.046s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.067s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.089s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.113s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortFast 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.137s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.160s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.183s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.204s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.227s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.248s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.270s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.294s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.318s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.342s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.366s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
AH001 (0d74) +0.387s
After
-119.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 0c LongFast 2026-03-27 04:45:35 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways