Packet #17819458 Success

POSITION_APP packet from SuitMechanics - t.me/meshtasticmtl (c479) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
27
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17819458
Mesh Packet ID: 0x0b8428a6
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC
From Node: SuitMechanics - t.me/meshtasticmtl (c479)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Klc Sensecap (klc2)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: -100 dBm
SNR: -2.5 dBm
Hop Info: 0/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 7
Relay Node: 48 c479
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: 27 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:45.501645°
Longitude:-73.564160°
Altitude:27 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:27 bytes
Gateway:!66203958
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !66203958
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 2661395784
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 7
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 7
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -100.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -2.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774607933
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 72
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774607936.2649376
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: ~729.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !66203958
Position Precision: 15 bits (~729.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 729.0
Zero Hop Policy: Enabled
Direct gateway connection
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -100.0 dBm
SNR: -2.50 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": 45.5016448, "longitude": -73.56416, "altitude": 27, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 15 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!66203958", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2661395784, "to": 4294967295, "id": 193210534, "rx_time": 1774607933, "rx_snr": -2.5, "rx_rssi": -100, "hop_limit": 7, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 72, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d00001f1b15000027d4181b252f5ec66928017800800100b8010f", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 455016448, "longitude_i": -735641600, "altitude": 27, "time": 1774607919, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 15, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (27 bytes)
0d00001f1b15000027d4181b252f5ec66928017800800100b8010f
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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Map shows gateway locations that received this packet. Hop counts are displayed if available.
Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
Klc Sensecap (klc2) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC Current
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.522s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.476s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.450s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.432s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.411s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.399s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.387s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.375s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.363s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.352s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.340s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.329s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.318s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.308s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.297s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.286s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.275s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:55 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.263s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.253s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.240s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.228s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.216s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.204s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.193s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.181s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.169s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.157s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.147s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.136s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.125s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.115s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.104s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.093s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.083s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.072s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.060s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.048s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.036s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.023s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) -0.012s
Before
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) +0.012s
After
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) +0.023s
After
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) +0.034s
After
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
Klc Sensecap (klc2) +0.045s
After
-100.0 dBm -2.50 dB 0 48 c479 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:38:56 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways