Packet #17742034 Success

STORE_FORWARD_APP packet from Meshtastic 6f98 (6f98) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
7
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17742034
Mesh Packet ID: 0xcca76961
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC
From Node: Meshtastic 6f98 (6f98)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: STORE_FORWARD_APP
Port: 65
Gateway: TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: -128 dBm
SNR: -17.25 dBm
Hop Info: 1/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 2
Relay Node: 7b
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: STORE_FORWARD_APP
Size: 7 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
{
  "rr": "ROUTER_HEARTBEAT",
  "heartbeat": {
    "period": 900
  },
  "type": "protobuf",
  "portnum": "STORE_FORWARD_APP",
  "message_class": "StoreAndForward"
}
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:7 bytes
Gateway:!43b596d0
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:STORE_FORWARD_APP
Hop Count:1 / 3
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 !43b596d0
Node ID format
channel_id ShortFast
packet MeshPacket (7 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2475257752
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 65
STORE_FORWARD_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 7 bytes size
hop_limit 2
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 3
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -128.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -17.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774594442
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 123
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774594444.3732464
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: !43b596d0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -128.0 dBm
SNR: -17.25 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:STORE_FORWARD_APP
Size:7 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "rr": "ROUTER_HEARTBEAT", "heartbeat": { "period": 900 }, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "STORE_FORWARD_APP", "message_class": "StoreAndForward" }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!43b596d0", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2475257752, "to": 4294967295, "id": 3433523553, "rx_time": 1774594442, "rx_snr": -17.25, "rx_rssi": -128, "hop_limit": 2, "hop_start": 3, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 123, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 65, "payload": "08022203088407", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "rr": "ROUTER_HEARTBEAT", "heartbeat": { "period": 900 }, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "STORE_FORWARD_APP", "message_class": "StoreAndForward" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (7 bytes)
08022203088407
Hex Analysis:
Size:7 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
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC Current
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.466s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:03 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.241s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.230s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.218s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.200s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.188s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.176s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.165s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.153s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.141s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.129s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.118s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.108s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.097s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.087s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.077s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.067s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.057s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.047s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.036s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.024s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.012s
Before
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b MediumFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.012s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.023s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.035s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.046s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.058s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.069s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.080s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.090s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.101s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.111s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.122s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.132s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.143s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.155s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.167s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.179s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.191s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.202s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.214s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.225s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.238s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.248s
After
-128.0 dBm -17.25 dB 1 7b LongFast 2026-03-27 06:54:04 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways