Packet #39436322 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Da Fonz (Fonz) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39436322
Mesh Packet ID: 0xb1b2e095
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC
From Node: Da Fonz (Fonz)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Mechanicus Alpha (M1)
Channel: MediumFast
RSSI: -118 dBm
SNR: -8.75 dBm
Hop Info: 2/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 1
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:49.866342°
Longitude:-97.209549°
Altitude:234 m
Precision:15 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:MediumFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:2 / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
+ 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 !433e868c
Node ID format
channel_id MediumFast
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 48884384
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 -118.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -8.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778906156
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 1778906157.7004936
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: MediumFast
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~729.0m 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: !433e868c
Position Precision: 15 bits (~729.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 729.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -118.0 dBm
SNR: -8.75 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": 49.8663424, "longitude": -97.2095488, "altitude": 234, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 15 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!433e868c", "channel_id": "MediumFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 48884384, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2981290133, "rx_time": 1778906156, "rx_snr": -8.75, "rx_rssi": -118, "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": 206, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000b91d1500000fc618ea012528f4076a28013d6da7056ab8010f", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 498663424, "longitude_i": -972095488, "altitude": 234, "time": 1778906152, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "timestamp": 1778755437, "precision_bits": 15, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d0000b91d1500000fc618ea012528f4076a28013d6da7056ab8010f
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 -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC Current
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.188s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.159s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.148s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.136s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.125s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.113s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.101s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.089s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.077s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.065s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.054s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.043s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.032s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.022s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.011s
Before
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.011s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.021s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.032s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.044s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.068s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.080s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.092s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.104s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.115s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.127s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.139s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.150s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.161s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.171s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.182s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.194s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.205s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.216s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.226s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.238s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.250s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.263s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.275s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.286s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.298s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:57 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.309s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:58 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.321s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:58 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.332s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:35:58 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.342s
After
-118.0 dBm -8.75 dB 2 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 04:35:58 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways