Packet #39432328 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Mechanicus Beladron (M2) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39432328
Mesh Packet ID: 0xd85708a0
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC
From Node: Mechanicus Beladron (M2)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Mechanicus Alpha (M1)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -118 dBm
SNR: -10.75 dBm
Hop Info: 2/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 5
Relay Node: ce
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:49.938432°
Longitude:-97.071923°
Altitude:200 m
Precision:13 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:!433e868c
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:2 / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 3 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !433e868c
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

FieldValueType
from 1129935244
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 -118.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -10.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778905247
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 206
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778905248.3381088
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: ~2900.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (2 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !433e868c
Position Precision: 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 2900.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -118.0 dBm
SNR: -10.75 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": 49.938432, "longitude": -97.0719232, "altitude": 200, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 13 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!433e868c", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 1129935244, "to": 4294967295, "id": 3629582496, "rx_time": 1778905247, "rx_snr": -10.75, "rx_rssi": -118, "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": 206, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000c41d15000024c618c801259af0076a28017800800100b8010d", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 499384320, "longitude_i": -970719232, "altitude": 200, "time": 1778905242, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 13, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d0000c41d15000024c618c801259af0076a28017800800100b8010d
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
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC Current
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.268s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.109s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.097s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.082s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.070s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.057s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.046s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.034s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.022s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.011s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.012s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.023s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.034s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.044s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.058s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.068s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.080s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.092s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.104s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.116s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.127s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.138s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.149s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.160s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.171s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.181s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.191s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.201s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.211s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.221s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.232s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.242s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.253s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.266s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.277s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.289s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.300s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.312s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.323s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.335s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.345s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.356s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.367s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.377s
After
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:20:48 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways