Packet #17797533 Success

POSITION_APP packet from York Region Reflector e3c8 (YRRe) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
23
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17797533
Mesh Packet ID: 0x9ce5d211
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC
From Node: York Region Reflector e3c8 (YRRe)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: -103 dBm
SNR: 2.25 dBm
Hop Info: 0/5 hops
Start: 5, Limit: 5
Relay Node: c8 YRRe
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: 23 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:44.013978°
Longitude:-79.403418°
Altitude:305 m
Precision:13 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:23 bytes
Gateway:!b03d09bc
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 5
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ 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
+ 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 (23 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 432333768
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 23 bytes size
hop_limit 5
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 5
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -103.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr 2.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774604566
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 200
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774604574.6970177
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: ~2900.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
  • âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • âš  RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !b03d09bc
Position Precision: 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 2900.0
Zero Hop Policy: Enabled
Direct gateway connection
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -103.0 dBm
SNR: 2.25 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:23 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 44.0139776, "longitude": -79.4034176, "altitude": 305, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 13 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!b03d09bc", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 432333768, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2632307217, "rx_time": 1774604566, "rx_snr": 2.25, "rx_rssi": -103, "hop_limit": 5, "hop_start": 5, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 200, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d00003c1a150000acd018b10228017800800100b8010d", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 440139776, "longitude_i": -794034176, "altitude": 305, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 13, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (23 bytes)
0d00003c1a150000acd018b10228017800800100b8010d
Hex Analysis:
Size:23 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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Map shows gateway locations that received this packet. Hop counts are displayed if available.
Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC Current
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.334s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.302s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.290s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.274s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.257s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.239s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.229s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.217s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.205s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.192s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.180s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.168s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.156s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.142s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.130s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.120s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.109s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.098s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.082s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.071s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.060s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.048s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.036s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.024s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) -0.012s
Before
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.013s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.024s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.036s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.048s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.060s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.070s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.081s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.092s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.103s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.114s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.124s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.135s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.146s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.158s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.170s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.182s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.194s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.206s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
Aurora aerobe fixed 📡 (sEaf) +0.218s
After
-103.0 dBm 2.25 dB 0 c8 YRRe LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:54 UTC View
stealthEdge t1000-e 654e (sEt1) +0.369s
After
-52.0 dBm 11.00 dB 1 bc sEaf LongFast 2026-03-27 09:42:55 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways