Packet #17998914 Success

POSITION_APP packet from VA7KJL (7KJL) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17998914
Mesh Packet ID: 0xa0eb7ccd
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC
From Node: VA7KJL (7KJL)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: -107 dBm
SNR: -7.75 dBm
Hop Info: 1/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 6
Relay Node: f9 7MRP
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: 28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:49.610752°
Longitude:-115.854541°
Altitude:945 m
Precision:14 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:28 bytes
Gateway:!9e779694
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:1 / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 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 !9e779694
Node ID format
channel_id ShortFast
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 3758941512
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 28 bytes size
hop_limit 6
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 7
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -107.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -7.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774643409
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 249
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774643410.9048326
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: ShortFast
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~1500.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !9e779694
Position Precision: 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1500.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -107.0 dBm
SNR: -7.75 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 49.610752, "longitude": -115.8545408, "altitude": 945, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 14 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!9e779694", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 3758941512, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2699787469, "rx_time": 1774643409, "rx_snr": -7.75, "rx_rssi": -107, "hop_limit": 6, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 249, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000921d150000f2ba18b10725cee8c66928017800800100b8010e", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 496107520, "longitude_i": -1158545408, "altitude": 945, "time": 1774643406, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 14, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d0000921d150000f2ba18b10725cee8c66928017800800100b8010e
Hex Analysis:
Size:28 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
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC Current
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.673s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.623s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.576s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.543s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.524s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.501s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.470s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.440s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.419s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.399s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.366s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.346s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.325s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.293s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.243s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.206s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.182s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.158s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.117s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.094s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.077s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.062s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.044s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) -0.021s
Before
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.016s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.044s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.068s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.092s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:10 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.114s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.141s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.155s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.172s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.199s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.219s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.235s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.248s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.262s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.277s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.295s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.317s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.352s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.370s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.383s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
VE7DCX Repeater (7DCX) +0.402s
After
-107.0 dBm -7.75 dB 1 f9 7MRP LongFast 2026-03-27 20:30:11 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways