Packet #39272935 Success
POSITION_APP packet from !52de9ae6 to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39272935 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xa28fb74e
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC |
| From Node: | !52de9ae6 (9ae6) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| RSSI: | -21 dBm |
| SNR: | 5.25 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
2/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 5 |
| Relay Node: |
0c
bb0c
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: 28 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 45.538509° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -73.660006° |
| Precision: | 18 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: | 28 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !675845e0 |
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 2 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 1 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 3 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 3 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!675845e0
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
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
1390320358
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 |
5
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
2
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-21.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
5.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1778870062
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 |
12
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778870064.054838
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
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !675845e0 |
| Position Precision: | 18 bits (~91.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 91.0 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -21.0 dBm SNR: 5.25 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": 45.5385088,
"longitude": -73.6600064,
"altitude": null,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 18
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!675845e0",
"channel_id": "ShortFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 1390320358,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 2727327566,
"rx_time": 1778870062,
"rx_snr": 5.25,
"rx_rssi": -21,
"hop_limit": 5,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 12,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d00a0241b15006018d4253367076a280258ef017800800100b80112",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 455385088,
"longitude_i": -736600064,
"time": 1778870067,
"location_source": "LOC_INTERNAL",
"PDOP": 239,
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"precision_bits": 18,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d00a0241b15006018d4253367076a280258ef017800800100b80112
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | Current |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-1.097s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:22 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-1.064s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:22 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-1.053s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-1.037s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-1.020s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-1.004s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.994s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.671s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.660s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.649s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.639s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.626s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.617s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.606s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.595s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.583s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.571s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.559s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.547s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.092s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.080s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.068s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.057s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:23 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.046s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.035s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.023s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
-0.012s
Before |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.011s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.028s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.039s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.049s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.060s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.071s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.081s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.092s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.104s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.119s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.131s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.143s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.154s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.165s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.176s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.187s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
| Raspberry Pi 4 (45e0) |
+0.198s
After |
-21.0 dBm | 5.25 dB | 2 |
0c
bb0c
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 18:34:24 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways