Packet #18171884 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: 18171884
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: ShortTurbo
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 analysis
Packet Structure
MQTT Packet Flow:
ServiceEnvelope (MQTT layer) → MeshPacket (Mesh layer) → Decoded Payload (Application data)
Total Size:29 bytes
Gateway:!6985083c
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:3 / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
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

FieldValue
gateway_id !6985083c
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (29 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
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 1774679326.9745762
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: ~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": "ShortTurbo", "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 packet
Correlation: Using Mesh Packet ID
Reception Locations
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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 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC Current
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.845s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.823s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.810s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.792s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.780s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.768s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.756s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.744s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.732s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.721s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.706s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 LongFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.694s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.682s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.671s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.655s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.644s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.631s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.619s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.606s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.594s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.582s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.571s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 MediumFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.557s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.545s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.532s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.520s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.509s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.497s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.484s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.473s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.459s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.446s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.435s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortFast 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.423s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.025s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.014s
Before
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.018s
After
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:46 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.460s
After
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.472s
After
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.483s
After
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.493s
After
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.504s
After
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.515s
After
-56.0 dBm 5.00 dB 3 e1 DIR2 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 06:28:47 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.525s
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