Packet #39404641 Success

POSITION_APP packet from VA3FYF (da8a) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39404641
Mesh Packet ID: 0x0e0b8efd
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC
From Node: VA3FYF (da8a)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Pietastic (PIE1)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: -55 dBm
SNR: 7.0 dBm
Hop Info: 2/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 1
Relay Node: 99 PI01
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:43.555226°
Longitude:-80.255386°
Altitude:355 m
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:28 bytes
Gateway:!49b3d5b8
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:2 / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !49b3d5b8
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 1730730634
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 1
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 3
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 2
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -55.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr 7.00 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778898971
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 153
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778898972.7777731
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
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !49b3d5b8
Position Precision: 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1500.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -55.0 dBm
SNR: 7.00 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": 43.5552256, "longitude": -80.2553856, "altitude": 355, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 14 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!49b3d5b8", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 1730730634, "to": 4294967295, "id": 235638525, "rx_time": 1778898971, "rx_snr": 7.0, "rx_rssi": -55, "hop_limit": 1, "hop_start": 3, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 153, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000f6191500002ad018e302252dd8076a28017800800100b8010e", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 435552256, "longitude_i": -802553856, "altitude": 355, "time": 1778898989, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 14, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d0000f6191500002ad018e302252dd8076a28017800800100b8010e
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 packet
Correlation: Using Mesh Packet ID
Reception Locations
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Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
Pietastic (PIE1) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC Current
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.537s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.499s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.485s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.465s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.454s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.442s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.425s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.413s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.401s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.389s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.377s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.365s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.354s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.344s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.333s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.323s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.312s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.302s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.291s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.280s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.270s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.257s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 MediumFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.244s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.233s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.216s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.203s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.192s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.180s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.162s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.152s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.139s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.128s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.117s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.105s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.092s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.082s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.070s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.057s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.045s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.026s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) -0.013s
Before
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.012s
After
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.025s
After
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Pietastic (PIE1) +0.039s
After
-55.0 dBm 7.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
Tagtastic (ld01) +0.050s
After
-41.0 dBm 6.00 dB 2 99 PI01 LongFast 2026-05-16 02:36:12 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways