Packet #17800372 Success
POSITION_APP packet from lidman2 (lid2) to !ea8ee0d8
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17800372 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x526b49c5
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC |
| From Node: | lidman2 (lid2) |
| To Node: | !ea8ee0d8 (e0d8) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | lidman2 (lid2) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3 |
| Relay Node: |
cc
lid2
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: 28 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 49.860970° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -97.081716° |
| Altitude: | 233 m |
| Precision: | 32 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: | 28 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !9e7623cc |
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 3 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 3 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Full GPS precision shared
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Full GPS precision shared
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!9e7623cc
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2658542540
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
3935232216
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
28 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 |
1774605196
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
False
No ACK requested |
bool |
priority |
70
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 |
204
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774605198.7451477
Unix timestamp |
uint32 |
MQTT Privacy & Exposure Analysis
Analysis of privacy features and exposure risks when packet is shared via MQTT
Exposure Level: Direct Message
Privacy Features:
- ✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
- ✓ Targeted to specific node
- ✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
- ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !9e7623cc |
| Position Precision: | 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 1.0 |
| 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: | 28 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 49.8609701,
"longitude": -97.0817161,
"altitude": 233,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 32
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!9e7623cc",
"channel_id": "ShortFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2658542540,
"to": 3935232216,
"id": 1382762949,
"rx_time": 1774605196,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 3,
"hop_start": 3,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 70,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 204,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d252eb81d15778122c618e901258c53c66928037800800100b80120",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 498609701,
"longitude_i": -970817161,
"altitude": 233,
"time": 1774605196,
"location_source": "LOC_EXTERNAL",
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"precision_bits": 32,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d252eb81d15778122c618e901258c53c66928037800800100b80120
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lidman2 (lid2) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | Current |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.309s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.288s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.270s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.253s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.242s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.225s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.213s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.201s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.190s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.179s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.168s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.157s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.146s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.136s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.125s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.114s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.103s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.091s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.079s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.066s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.053s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.036s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.024s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
-0.012s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.011s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
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lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.022s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
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lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.033s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.044s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.055s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.066s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.076s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
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lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.087s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
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lid2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.099s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.111s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.124s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.136s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.147s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.159s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.171s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.182s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.194s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.205s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.216s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
| lidman2 (lid2) |
+0.227s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
cc
lid2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 09:53:18 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways