Packet #17722352 Success
POSITION_APP packet from Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
33
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17722352 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xb2e06047
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC |
| From Node: | Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
0/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 7 |
| Relay Node: |
e4
S#02
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: 33 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 49.322394° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -123.037286° |
| Altitude: | 117 m |
| Precision: | 14 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: | 33 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !33687ee4 |
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 3 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!33687ee4
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (33 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
862486244
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
33 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
7
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
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 |
1774590403
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 |
228
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774590405.334726
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: ~1500.0m accuracy
- ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
- âš Visible to all nodes on channel
- âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !33687ee4 |
| Position Precision: | 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 1500.0 |
| 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: | 33 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 49.3223936,
"longitude": -123.0372864,
"altitude": 117,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 14
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!33687ee4",
"channel_id": "ShortFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 862486244,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 3001049159,
"rx_time": 1774590403,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 7,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 10,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 228,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d0000661d150000aab6187525c319c669280150007800800100b0018303b8010e",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 493223936,
"longitude_i": -1230372864,
"altitude": 117,
"time": 1774590403,
"location_source": "LOC_MANUAL",
"altitude_geoidal_separation": 0,
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"seq_number": 387,
"precision_bits": 14,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (33 bytes)
0d0000661d150000aab6187525c319c669280150007800800100b0018303b8010e
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | Current |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.326s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.314s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.297s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.278s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.259s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.242s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.231s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.221s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.210s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.200s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.189s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.178s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.168s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.157s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.145s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.133s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.121s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.109s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.097s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.085s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.074s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.062s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.052s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.033s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.022s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.010s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.012s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.022s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.033s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.044s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.056s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.067s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.079s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.091s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.102s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.114s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.126s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.137s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.147s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.158s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.168s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.184s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.194s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.205s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 05:46:45 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways