Packet #39436611 Success

POSITION_APP packet from jsbase (jsb) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
27
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39436611
Mesh Packet ID: 0x2041a639
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC
From Node: jsbase (jsb)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Mechanicus Dominus (M4)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: -107 dBm
SNR: -18.75 dBm
Hop Info: 1/5 hops
Start: 5, Limit: 4
Relay Node: d8
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 27 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:49.890002°
Longitude:-97.166179°
Precision:32 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:27 bytes
Gateway:!6984d8b8
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:1 / 5
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ 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...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !6984d8b8
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (27 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2224777564
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 27 bytes size
hop_limit 4
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 5
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -107.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -18.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778906237
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 216
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778906238.910716
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 (1 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !6984d8b8
Position Precision: 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -107.0 dBm
SNR: -18.75 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:27 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 49.8900016, "longitude": -97.1661788, "altitude": 0, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 32 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!6984d8b8", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2224777564, "to": 4294967295, "id": 541173305, "rx_time": 1778906237, "rx_snr": -18.75, "rx_rssi": -107, "hop_limit": 4, "hop_start": 5, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 216, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d309cbc1d15249e15c61800257bf4076a28017800800100b80120", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 498900016, "longitude_i": -971661788, "altitude": 0, "time": 1778906235, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 32, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (27 bytes)
0d309cbc1d15249e15c61800257bf4076a28017800800100b80120
Hex Analysis:
Size:27 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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Map shows gateway locations that received this packet. Hop counts are displayed if available.
Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC Current
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.507s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.477s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.466s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.455s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.445s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.434s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.423s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.413s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.400s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.388s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.376s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.364s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.352s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.340s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.328s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.316s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.305s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.295s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.284s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.273s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.262s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.251s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 MediumFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.241s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.230s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.219s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.207s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.195s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.183s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.172s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.160s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.148s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.136s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.125s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.114s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.104s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.093s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.082s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.071s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.060s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.050s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.037s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.025s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.012s
Before
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.012s
After
-107.0 dBm -18.75 dB 1 d8 LongFast 2026-05-16 04:37:18 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways