Packet #17818364 Success

POSITION_APP packet from YKF_Beaverdale_Base (b500) to !ffffffff

47
Total Receptions
3
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
18
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17818364
Mesh Packet ID: 0x43babca7
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 10:36:05 UTC
From Node: YKF_Beaverdale_Base (b500)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: neoSG2 https://canadaverse.org/ (🎐)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -93 dBm
SNR: -6.0 dBm
Hop Info: 0/6 hops
Start: 6, Limit: 6
Relay Node: ff
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 18 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:43.443814°
Longitude:-80.327475°
Altitude:321 m
Precision:15 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:18 bytes
Gateway:!a2e1bcbc
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 6
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !a2e1bcbc
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (18 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2658579712
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 18 bytes size
hop_limit 6
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 6
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -93.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -6.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774564286
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 255
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774607765.6133304
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)
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~729.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !a2e1bcbc
Position Precision: 15 bits (~729.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 729.0
Zero Hop Policy: Enabled
Direct gateway connection
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -93.0 dBm
SNR: -6.00 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:18 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 43.4438144, "longitude": -80.3274752, "altitude": 321, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 15 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!a2e1bcbc", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2658579712, "to": 4294967295, "id": 1136311463, "rx_time": 1774564286, "rx_snr": -6.0, "rx_rssi": -93, "hop_limit": 6, "hop_start": 6, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 255, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000e5191500001fd018c1022801b8010f", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 434438144, "longitude_i": -803274752, "altitude": 321, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "precision_bits": 15, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (18 bytes)
0d0000e5191500001fd018c1022801b8010f
Hex Analysis:
Size:18 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
neoSG2 https://canadaverse.org/ (🎐) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-93.0 dBm -6.00 dB 0 ff LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:05 UTC Current
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.647s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:03 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.616s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:03 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.605s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.589s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.571s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.550s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.532s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.520s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.508s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.496s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.484s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.472s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.460s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.449s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.438s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.426s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.416s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.405s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.393s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.382s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.370s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.358s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.346s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.333s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.321s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.309s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.297s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.285s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.274s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.263s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.252s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.240s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.229s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.218s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.207s
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-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.196s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.183s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.171s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.158s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.146s
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-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.134s
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-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.123s
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-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.111s
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-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.099s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
kwarc.org 5ff0 (KW5) -1.087s
Before
-99.0 dBm 9.50 dB 2 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
VE3WNP-12 (WNP) -1.076s
Before
-73.0 dBm 5.75 dB 2 68 WNPr LongFast 2026-03-27 10:36:04 UTC View
47

Total Receptions

3

Unique Gateways