Packet #17725498 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
26
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17725498
Mesh Packet ID: 0x58b5b667
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC
From Node: Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3
Relay Node: bc sEaf
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: 26 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:44.010291°
Longitude:-79.462810°
Altitude:265 m
Precision:19 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:26 bytes
Gateway:!b03d09bc
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !b03d09bc
Node ID format
channel_id ShortFast
packet MeshPacket (26 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2956790204
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 26 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 1774591038
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 188
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774591046.8764055
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
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
  • âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • âš  Full GPS precision shared
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !b03d09bc
Position Precision: 19 bits (~45.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 45.0
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:26 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 44.0102912, "longitude": -79.4628096, "altitude": 265, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 19 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!b03d09bc", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2956790204, "to": 4294967295, "id": 1488303719, "rx_time": 1774591038, "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": 188, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d00703b1a1500f0a2d0188902253e1cc6692801800100b80113", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 440102912, "longitude_i": -794628096, "altitude": 265, "time": 1774591038, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 19, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (26 bytes)
0d00703b1a1500f0a2d0188902253e1cc6692801800100b80113
Hex Analysis:
Size:26 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
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) Primary 0.000s
Reference
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC Current
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.428s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.416s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.405s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.394s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.365s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.354s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.343s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.331s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.319s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.306s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.291s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.278s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.266s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.254s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.233s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.221s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.208s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.197s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.178s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.166s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.155s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.133s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf MediumFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.120s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.108s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.095s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.082s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.070s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.058s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.046s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.034s
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Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.023s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.011s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortFast 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.011s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.023s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.034s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.046s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.059s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.071s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.084s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.097s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.109s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.122s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:26 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.134s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 05:57:27 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.146s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:27 UTC View
stealthEdge t1000-e 654e (sEt1) +0.161s
After
-52.0 dBm 10.00 dB 0 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 05:57:27 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways