Packet #39445956 Success

POSITION_APP packet from NJF Base 🛰 (🛰) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39445956
Mesh Packet ID: 0xe801dfac
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC
From Node: NJF Base 🛰 (🛰)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Mechanicus Cadia (M3)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -117 dBm
SNR: -6.25 dBm
Hop Info: 0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3
Relay Node: f2 🛰
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:49.925325°
Longitude:-97.163674°
Altitude:232 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:!4359649c
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
âš  Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !4359649c
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 3559411698
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 3
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 3
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -117.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -6.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778908432
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 242
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778908434.3738492
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: ~1500.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
  • âš  Default channel - no encryption
  • âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • âš  RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !4359649c
Position Precision: 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1500.0
Zero Hop Policy: Enabled
Direct gateway connection
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -117.0 dBm
SNR: -6.25 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": 49.9253248, "longitude": -97.1636736, "altitude": 232, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 14 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!4359649c", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 3559411698, "to": 4294967295, "id": 3892436908, "rx_time": 1778908432, "rx_snr": -6.25, "rx_rssi": -117, "hop_limit": 3, "hop_start": 3, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 242, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000c21d15000016c618e801250cfd076a28017800800100b8010e", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 499253248, "longitude_i": -971636736, "altitude": 232, "time": 1778908428, "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)
0d0000c21d15000016c618e801250cfd076a28017800800100b8010e
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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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 Cadia (M3) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-117.0 dBm -6.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC Current
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.548s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.513s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.499s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.487s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.476s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.463s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.451s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.439s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.428s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.416s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.405s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.394s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.381s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:53 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.367s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.356s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.345s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.333s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.320s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.308s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.295s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.283s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.272s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.259s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.248s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.236s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.225s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.214s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.204s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.193s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.182s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.172s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.161s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.149s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.137s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.125s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.112s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.101s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.089s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.078s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.066s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.055s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.045s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.033s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.022s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.011s
Before
-87.0 dBm -1.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 05:13:54 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways