Packet #18171880 Success
POSITION_APP packet from Major Payne d36c (📡) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
29
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 18171880 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x616001ca
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC |
| From Node: | Major Payne d36c (📡) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| RSSI: | -56 dBm |
| SNR: | 5.0 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
3/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 4 |
| Relay Node: |
e1
DIR2
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: 29 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 45.534413° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -73.478963° |
| Altitude: | 22 m |
| Precision: | 13 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: | 29 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !6985083c |
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 3 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 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 |
!6985083c
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (29 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2956710764
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
29 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 |
-56.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
5.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774679325
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 |
225
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774679326.539347
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: ~2900.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
- âš Visible to all nodes on channel
- âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- âš Multi-hop path visible (3 hops)
- âš RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !6985083c |
| Position Precision: | 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 2900.0 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -56.0 dBm SNR: 5.00 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 29 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 45.5344128,
"longitude": -73.4789632,
"altitude": 22,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 13
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!6985083c",
"channel_id": "ShortFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2956710764,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 1633681866,
"rx_time": 1774679325,
"rx_snr": 5.0,
"rx_rssi": -56,
"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": 225,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d0000241b15000034d41816251275c769280350007800800100b8010d",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 455344128,
"longitude_i": -734789632,
"altitude": 22,
"time": 1774679314,
"location_source": "LOC_EXTERNAL",
"altitude_geoidal_separation": 0,
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"precision_bits": 13,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (29 bytes)
0d0000241b15000034d41816251275c769280350007800800100b8010d
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | Current |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.410s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.388s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.375s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.357s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.345s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.333s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.321s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.309s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.296s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.285s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.271s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.259s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.247s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.235s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.220s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.208s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.196s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.184s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.171s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.159s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.147s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.135s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.122s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.110s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.097s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.085s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.074s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.062s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.049s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.038s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.024s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.011s
Before |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.012s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.410s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.422s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.435s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.453s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.896s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.908s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.918s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.929s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.939s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.950s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.961s
After |
-56.0 dBm | 5.00 dB | 3 |
e1
DIR2
|
LongFast | 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways