Packet #18491896 Success
POSITION_APP packet from Quantum 4A61 (4A61) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
34
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 18491896 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xf4096f8b
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC |
| From Node: | Quantum 4A61 (4A61) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | Quantum d979 (d979) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | -71 dBm |
| SNR: | 12.25 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3 |
| Relay Node: | None |
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 34 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 43.279974° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -79.088845° |
| Altitude: | 108 m |
| Satellites: | 21 |
| 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: | 34 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !336ad979 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 3 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!336ad979
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (34 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2036113018
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
34 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
3
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
3
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-71.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
12.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774744377
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 |
Not set | uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774744378.5382245
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
- ✓ Reduced position precision: ~2900.0m accuracy
- ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !336ad979 |
| Position Precision: | 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 2900.0 |
| Zero Hop Policy: |
Enabled
Direct gateway connection |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -71.0 dBm SNR: 12.25 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 34 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 43.2799744,
"longitude": -79.0888448,
"altitude": 108,
"sats_in_view": 21,
"precision_bits": 13
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!336ad979",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2036113018,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 4094259083,
"rx_time": 1774744377,
"rx_snr": 12.25,
"rx_rssi": -71,
"hop_limit": 3,
"hop_start": 3,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 0,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d0000cc19150000dcd0186c253873c8692802586c78008001c0a532980115b8010d",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 432799744,
"longitude_i": -790888448,
"altitude": 108,
"time": 1774744376,
"location_source": "LOC_INTERNAL",
"PDOP": 108,
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 824000,
"sats_in_view": 21,
"precision_bits": 13,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (34 bytes)
0d0000cc19150000dcd0186c253873c8692802586c78008001c0a532980115b8010d
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum d979 (d979) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | Current |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
-0.023s
Before |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.016s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.028s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.040s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.051s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.063s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.074s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.088s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.101s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.114s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.127s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.139s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.152s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.163s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.175s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.187s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.198s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.209s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.220s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.231s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.243s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.253s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.264s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.276s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.289s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.302s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.314s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.326s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.338s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.351s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.362s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.373s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.384s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.395s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.406s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.416s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.428s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.439s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.450s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:58 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.462s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:59 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.475s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:59 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.487s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:59 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.499s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 00:32:59 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.512s
After |
-71.0 dBm | 12.25 dB | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 00:32:59 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways