Packet #39372588 Success
POSITION_APP packet from !9e768eb8 to !ffffffff
46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
5
Hop Count
15
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39372588 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xb60dcd5e
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC |
| From Node: | !9e768eb8 (8eb8) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortTurbo |
| RSSI: | -121 dBm |
| SNR: | -11.25 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
5/6 hops
Start: 6, Limit: 1 |
| Relay Node: |
f1
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet |
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 15 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 43.665500° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -79.482090° |
| Precision: | 32 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: | 15 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !433a6358 |
| Channel: | ShortTurbo |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 5 / 6 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 1 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 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 |
!433a6358
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortTurbo
|
packet |
MeshPacket (15 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2658569912
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
15 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
1
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
6
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
5
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-121.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-11.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1778892522
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 |
241
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778892524.6301634
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
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (5 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !433a6358 |
| Position Precision: | 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 1.0 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -121.0 dBm SNR: -11.25 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 15 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 43.6655,
"longitude": -79.48209,
"altitude": null,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 32
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!433a6358",
"channel_id": "ShortTurbo",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2658569912,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 3054357854,
"rx_time": 1778892522,
"rx_snr": -11.25,
"rx_rssi": -121,
"hop_limit": 1,
"hop_start": 6,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 241,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d98d3061a15dcfe9fd02801b80120",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 436655000,
"longitude_i": -794820900,
"location_source": "LOC_MANUAL",
"precision_bits": 32,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (15 bytes)
0d98d3061a15dcfe9fd02801b80120
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | Current |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.542s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.513s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.493s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.476s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.459s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.448s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.436s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.424s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.414s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.403s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.387s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.377s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.366s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.355s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.345s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.334s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.322s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.310s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.283s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.271s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.259s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.247s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.236s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.224s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.213s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.202s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.191s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.181s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.171s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.160s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.149s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.139s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.127s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.115s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.103s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.091s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.078s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.066s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.055s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.043s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.032s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.021s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
-0.011s
Before |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) |
+0.011s
After |
-121.0 dBm | -11.25 dB | 5 |
f1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
| LAMBSAUCE L20/US/ON/wood mt.gt 5234 (LAMB) |
+0.021s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 6 |
58
TINK
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:48:44 UTC | View |
46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways