Packet #18317923 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Jita 4-4 (J4) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 18317923
Mesh Packet ID: 0x8f3e8edb
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC
From Node: Jita 4-4 (J4)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: -128 dBm
SNR: -19.5 dBm
Hop Info: 1/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 2
Relay Node: 86
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:43.856691°
Longitude:-79.455846°
Altitude:212 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:28 bytes
Gateway:!43b596d0
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:1 / 3
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 !43b596d0
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 2733365600
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 2
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 3
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -128.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -19.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774710051
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 134
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774710052.5711954
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:
  • ⚠ 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: !43b596d0
Position Precision: 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 2900.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -128.0 dBm
SNR: -19.50 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": 43.8566912, "longitude": -79.4558464, "altitude": 212, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 13 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!43b596d0", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2733365600, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2403241691, "rx_time": 1774710051, "rx_snr": -19.5, "rx_rssi": -128, "hop_limit": 2, "hop_start": 3, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 134, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000241a150000a4d018d4012521edc76928017800800100b8010d", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 438566912, "longitude_i": -794558464, "altitude": 212, "time": 1774710049, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 13, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d0000241a150000a4d018d4012521edc76928017800800100b8010d
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
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC Current
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.327s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.312s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.299s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.284s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.270s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.256s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.243s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.229s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.212s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.196s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.175s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.159s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.147s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.132s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.119s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.105s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.092s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.080s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.061s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.048s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.034s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.011s
Before
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 MediumFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.013s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.024s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.040s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.072s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.101s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.131s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.151s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.177s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.207s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.221s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.233s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.245s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.258s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.272s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.287s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.301s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.314s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.334s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.346s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.356s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.367s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 ShortTurbo 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.379s
After
-128.0 dBm -19.50 dB 1 86 LongFast 2026-03-28 15:00:52 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways