Packet #39353756 Success
POSITION_APP packet from NGC3_Tag (NGC3) to !ffffffff
46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
30
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39353756 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x39c9e783
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC |
| From Node: | NGC3_Tag (NGC3) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | LAMBSAUCE L20/US/ON/wood mt.gt 5234 (LAMB) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
3/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 0 |
| Relay Node: |
58
TINK
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: 30 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 43.660083° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -79.390310° |
| Altitude: | 97 m |
| Satellites: | 12 |
| Precision: | 14 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: | 30 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !849a5234 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 3 / 3 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 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 |
!849a5234
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (30 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
239472739
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
30 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
Not set | uint32 |
hop_start |
3
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
3
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
Not set | int32 |
rx_snr |
Not set | float |
rx_time |
1778888585
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
False
No ACK requested |
bool |
priority |
64
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 |
88
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778888593.9151156
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: ~1500.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (3 hops)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !849a5234 |
| Position Precision: | 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 1500.0 |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 30 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 43.6600832,
"longitude": -79.3903104,
"altitude": 97,
"sats_in_view": 12,
"precision_bits": 14
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!849a5234",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 239472739,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 969533315,
"rx_time": 1778888585,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 0,
"hop_start": 3,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 64,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 88,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d0000061a150000aed0186125ca38096a2803780080010098010cb8010e",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 436600832,
"longitude_i": -793903104,
"altitude": 97,
"time": 1778989258,
"location_source": "LOC_EXTERNAL",
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"sats_in_view": 12,
"precision_bits": 14,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (30 bytes)
0d0000061a150000aed0186125ca38096a2803780080010098010cb8010e
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAMBSAUCE L20/US/ON/wood mt.gt 5234 (LAMB) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 3 |
58
TINK
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | Current |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.552s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.519s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.508s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.491s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.471s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.454s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.442s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.430s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.418s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.407s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.396s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.385s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.375s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.364s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.348s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.337s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.327s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.317s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.305s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.293s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.281s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.269s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.257s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.246s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.234s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.223s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
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ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.213s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
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ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.202s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
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ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.192s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.181s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.171s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.160s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.149s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.138s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.126s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.114s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.102s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.090s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.079s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.067s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
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ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.055s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
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ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.043s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.032s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.021s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.011s
Before |
-128.0 dBm | -19.25 dB | 2 |
c8
KomB
|
LongFast | 2026-05-15 23:43:13 UTC | View |
46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways