Packet #19014899 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Clinton F29Z (F29Z) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
33
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 19014899
Mesh Packet ID: 0xb0e525d7
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC
From Node: Clinton F29Z (F29Z)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Clinton F29Z (F29Z)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 4
Relay Node: aa F29Z
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: 33 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:46.438810°
Longitude:-63.556813°
Altitude:52 m
Satellites:11
Precision:14 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:33 bytes
Gateway:!8fe15baa
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 4
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !8fe15baa
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (33 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2413910954
Source node ID 		uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes 		uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP 		enum
decoded.payload_length 33 bytes size
hop_limit 4
Remaining hops allowed 		uint32
hop_start 4
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 1774852795
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 170
Relay node ID 		uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774852797.3716772
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: ~1500.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !8fe15baa
Position Precision: 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1500.0
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:33 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 46.4388096, "longitude": -63.5568128, "altitude": 52, "sats_in_view": 11, "precision_bits": 14 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!8fe15baa", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2413910954, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2967807447, "rx_time": 1774852795, "rx_snr": 0.0, "rx_rssi": 0, "hop_limit": 4, "hop_start": 4, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 10, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 170, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000ae1b1500001eda183425bb1aca69280258b701780080010098010bb8010e", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 464388096, "longitude_i": -635568128, "altitude": 52, "time": 1774852795, "location_source": "LOC_INTERNAL", "PDOP": 183, "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "sats_in_view": 11, "precision_bits": 14, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (33 bytes)
0d0000ae1b1500001eda183425bb1aca69280258b701780080010098010bb8010e
Hex Analysis:
Size:33 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
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) Primary 0.000s
Reference 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC Current
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.485s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:56 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.473s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:56 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.457s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:56 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.441s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:56 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.431s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:56 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.410s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:56 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.389s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:56 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.378s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:56 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.366s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.355s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.344s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.333s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.323s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.312s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.302s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.291s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.281s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.270s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.258s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.246s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.235s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.223s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.210s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.199s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.187s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.175s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.165s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.154s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.143s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.133s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.122s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.112s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.101s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.090s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.078s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.066s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.054s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.042s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.031s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.012s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) +0.011s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) +0.022s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) +0.033s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) +0.044s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 06:39:57 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways