Packet #39375262 Success
POSITION_APP packet from !52de9ae6 to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
5
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39375262 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xad040f7b
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC |
| From Node: | !52de9ae6 (9ae6) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | -97 dBm |
| SNR: | -13.5 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
5/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 2 |
| Relay Node: | None |
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: | !6985083c |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 5 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 4 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 4 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!6985083c
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
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 |
2
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
5
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-97.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-13.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1778893038
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 |
Not set | uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778893039.2193394
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
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ 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: | !6985083c |
| Position Precision: | 18 bits (~91.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 91.0 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -97.0 dBm SNR: -13.50 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": "!6985083c",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 1390320358,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 2902724475,
"rx_time": 1778893038,
"rx_snr": -13.5,
"rx_rssi": -97,
"hop_limit": 2,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 0,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d00a0241b15006018d425edc0076a280258d3017800800100b80112",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 455385088,
"longitude_i": -736600064,
"time": 1778893037,
"location_source": "LOC_INTERNAL",
"PDOP": 211,
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"precision_bits": 18,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d00a0241b15006018d425edc0076a280258d3017800800100b80112
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | Current |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.029s
Before |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.010s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.026s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.043s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.059s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.069s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.080s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.090s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.101s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.112s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.123s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.135s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.147s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.159s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.172s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.183s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.195s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.207s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.219s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.237s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.256s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | MediumFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.274s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.291s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.312s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.333s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.352s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.372s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.382s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.393s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.403s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.414s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.424s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.436s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.447s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.457s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.469s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.480s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.492s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.504s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.516s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.527s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.538s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.549s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.560s
After |
-97.0 dBm | -13.50 dB | 5 | - | LongFast | 2026-05-16 00:57:19 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways