Packet #18525236 Success
POSITION_APP packet from Quantum d979 (d979) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
34
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 18525236 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x926fa96c
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC |
| From Node: | Quantum d979 (d979) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | Quantum d979 (d979) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| 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: | 43.253760° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -79.115059° |
| Altitude: | 94 m |
| Satellites: | 7 |
| Precision: | 12 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
+ 1 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 1 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 |
862640505
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 |
Not set | int32 |
rx_snr |
Not set | float |
rx_time |
1774751110
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
False
No ACK requested |
bool |
priority |
10
Packet priority level |
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 |
1774751111.7168772
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: ~5800.0m 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
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !336ad979 |
| Position Precision: | 12 bits (~5800.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 5800.0 |
| Zero Hop Policy: |
Enabled
Direct gateway connection |
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": 43.25376,
"longitude": -79.1150592,
"altitude": 94,
"sats_in_view": 7,
"precision_bits": 12
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!336ad979",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 862640505,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 2456791404,
"rx_time": 1774751110,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 3,
"hop_start": 3,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 10,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 0,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d0000c819150000d8d0185e25868dc86958d00178008001e0808a07980107b8010c",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 432537600,
"longitude_i": -791150592,
"altitude": 94,
"time": 1774751110,
"PDOP": 208,
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 14844000,
"sats_in_view": 7,
"precision_bits": 12,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (34 bytes)
0d0000c819150000d8d0185e25868dc86958d00178008001e0808a07980107b8010c
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 |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | Current |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
-0.152s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
-0.121s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
-0.078s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
-0.062s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
-0.024s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
-0.012s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.012s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.025s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.036s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.048s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.059s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.071s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.082s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.094s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.105s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.116s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.129s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.139s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.155s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.168s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.185s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.200s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.211s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.223s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.235s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.249s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.261s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.273s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:11 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.284s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.295s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.305s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.318s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.329s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.340s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.353s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.375s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.393s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.406s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.421s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.434s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.446s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.458s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.470s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
| Quantum d979 (d979) |
+0.482s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-29 02:25:12 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways