Packet #17816732 Success
POSITION_APP packet from Netsplit (💳) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
30
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17816732 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xfc281f7c
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC |
| From Node: | Netsplit (💳) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | MediumFast |
| RSSI: | -117 dBm |
| SNR: | -20.0 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
2/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 1 |
| Relay Node: | None |
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 30 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 43.666637° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -79.409971° |
| Altitude: | 120 m |
| Satellites: | 12 |
| Precision: | 15 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: | 30 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !9ea0bd1c |
| Channel: | MediumFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 2 / 3 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!9ea0bd1c
Node ID format |
channel_id |
MediumFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (30 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
3000491122
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
30 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 |
-117.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-20.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774607393
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 |
Not set | uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774607397.2424128
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: MediumFast
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
- ✓ Reduced position precision: ~729.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
- âš Visible to all nodes on channel
- âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- âš Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
- âš RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !9ea0bd1c |
| Position Precision: | 15 bits (~729.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 729.0 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -117.0 dBm SNR: -20.00 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 30 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 43.6666368,
"longitude": -79.4099712,
"altitude": 120,
"sats_in_view": 12,
"precision_bits": 15
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!9ea0bd1c",
"channel_id": "MediumFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 3000491122,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 4230487932,
"rx_time": 1774607393,
"rx_snr": -20.0,
"rx_rssi": -117,
"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": 0,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d0000071a150000abd0187825185cc66928033d990dc66998010cb8010f",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 436666368,
"longitude_i": -794099712,
"altitude": 120,
"time": 1774607384,
"location_source": "LOC_EXTERNAL",
"timestamp": 1774587289,
"sats_in_view": 12,
"precision_bits": 15,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (30 bytes)
0d0000071a150000abd0187825185cc66928033d990dc66998010cb8010f
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | Current |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.147s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.135s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.123s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.111s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.099s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.087s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.075s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.065s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.054s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.043s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.032s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.021s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
-0.010s
Before |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.010s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.021s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.032s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.042s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.053s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.064s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.075s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.086s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.100s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.118s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.129s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.151s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.163s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.177s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.380s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.406s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.431s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.455s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.468s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.483s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.496s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.509s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.525s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.540s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.553s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.565s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.581s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.596s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.611s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.628s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
| Tracer-Mesh-bd1c (bd1c) |
+0.643s
After |
-117.0 dBm | -20.00 dB | 2 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:29:57 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways