Packet #17815559 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Meshtastic 5b2c (5b2c) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
27
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17815559
Mesh Packet ID: 0x25b7ae1a
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 10:27:33 UTC
From Node: Meshtastic 5b2c (5b2c)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: DIR Rooftop (DIR)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: -86 dBm
SNR: -17.0 dBm
Hop Info: 2/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 1
Relay Node: 8f
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 27 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:45.534413°
Longitude:-73.636250°
Altitude:60 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:27 bytes
Gateway:!6985083c
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:2 / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 2 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 !6985083c
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (27 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 3667745580
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 27 bytes size
hop_limit 1
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 3
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 2
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -86.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -17.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774607253
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 143
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774607253.030518
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: ShortTurbo
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~2900.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !6985083c
Position Precision: 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 2900.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -86.0 dBm
SNR: -17.00 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:27 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 45.5344128, "longitude": -73.6362496, "altitude": 60, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 13 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!6985083c", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 3667745580, "to": 4294967295, "id": 632794650, "rx_time": 1774607253, "rx_snr": -17.0, "rx_rssi": -86, "hop_limit": 1, "hop_start": 3, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 143, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000241b1500001cd4183c258c5bc66928017800800100b8010d", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 455344128, "longitude_i": -736362496, "altitude": 60, "time": 1774607244, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 13, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (27 bytes)
0d0000241b1500001cd4183c258c5bc66928017800800100b8010d
Hex Analysis:
Size:27 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
DIR Rooftop (DIR) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:33 UTC Current
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.518s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.487s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.475s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.459s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.450s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.433s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.416s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.405s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.394s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.384s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.372s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.360s
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-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.347s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.335s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.322s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.310s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.298s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.280s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.269s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.258s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.248s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.237s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.226s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.216s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.205s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.193s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.181s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.169s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.156s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.145s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.133s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.121s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.110s
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-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.098s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.087s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.077s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.066s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.056s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.045s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.035s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:32 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.024s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:33 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.012s
Before
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:33 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.012s
After
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:27:33 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.024s
After
-86.0 dBm -17.00 dB 2 8f LongFast 2026-03-27 10:27:33 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways