Packet #39444910 Success

POSITION_APP packet from jsbase (jsb) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
27
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39444910
Mesh Packet ID: 0xa2813e64
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC
From Node: jsbase (jsb)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: lidman2 (lid2)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -128 dBm
SNR: -18.25 dBm
Hop Info: 3/5 hops
Start: 5, Limit: 2
Relay Node: ce
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:!9e7623cc
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:3 / 5
Privacy Summary
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
+ 4 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !9e7623cc
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
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 2
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 5
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 3
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -128.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -18.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778908152
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 1778908154.2008433
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 (3 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !9e7623cc
Position Precision: 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -128.0 dBm
SNR: -18.25 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": "!9e7623cc", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2224777564, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2726379108, "rx_time": 1778908152, "rx_snr": -18.25, "rx_rssi": -128, "hop_limit": 2, "hop_start": 5, "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": "0d309cbc1d15249e15c6180025e4fb076a28017800800100b80120", "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": 1778908132, "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)
0d309cbc1d15249e15c6180025e4fb076a28017800800100b80120
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
lidman2 (lid2) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-128.0 dBm -18.25 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC Current
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.572s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.537s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.526s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.515s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.503s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.493s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.481s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.471s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.456s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.444s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.430s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.410s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.397s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.386s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.374s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.362s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.351s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.340s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.329s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.318s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.307s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.296s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.285s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.275s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.264s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.252s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.239s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.227s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.215s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.203s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:13 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.191s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.177s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.165s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.154s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.143s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.132s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.121s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.110s
Before
-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.100s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.089s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.078s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.066s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.045s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.024s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) -0.012s
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-118.0 dBm -10.75 dB 3 ce LongFast 2026-05-16 05:09:14 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways