Packet #17829936 Success
POSITION_APP packet from !7acd79cd to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
36
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17829936 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x854bdbb0
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC |
| From Node: | !7acd79cd (79cd) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | -100 dBm |
| SNR: | -2.75 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
3/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 4 |
| 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: 36 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 45.463142° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -73.638707° |
| Altitude: | 69 m |
| Satellites: | 9 |
| Precision: | 18 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: | 36 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !66203958 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 3 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 4 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 4 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!66203958
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (36 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2060286413
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
36 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
4
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
3
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-100.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-2.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774609417
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 |
1774609420.3028276
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
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (3 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !66203958 |
| Position Precision: | 18 bits (~91.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 91.0 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -100.0 dBm SNR: -2.75 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 36 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 45.4631424,
"longitude": -73.6387072,
"altitude": 69,
"sats_in_view": 9,
"precision_bits": 18
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!66203958",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2060286413,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 2236341168,
"rx_time": 1774609417,
"rx_snr": -2.75,
"rx_rssi": -100,
"hop_limit": 4,
"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": "0d0020191b1500a01bd41845250164c669280258c50178008001a8b8ab0f980109b80112",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 454631424,
"longitude_i": -736387072,
"altitude": 69,
"time": 1774609409,
"location_source": "LOC_INTERNAL",
"PDOP": 197,
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 32169000,
"sats_in_view": 9,
"precision_bits": 18,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (36 bytes)
0d0020191b1500a01bd41845250164c669280258c50178008001a8b8ab0f980109b80112
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | Current |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.226s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.236s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.253s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.264s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.282s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.293s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.304s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.315s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.326s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.337s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.347s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.358s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.369s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.381s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.393s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.406s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.417s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.429s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.441s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.453s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.464s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.475s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.487s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.497s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.509s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.519s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.530s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.541s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.551s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.563s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.587s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.599s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.612s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.631s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.643s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.655s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.666s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.677s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.688s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:40 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.699s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:41 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.710s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:41 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.721s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:41 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.732s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 11:03:41 UTC | View |
| Klc Sensecap (klc2) |
+0.742s
After |
-100.0 dBm | -2.75 dB | 3 |
48
c479
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 11:03:41 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways