Packet #39447155 Success
POSITION_APP packet from Midtown Base (MTBA) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
23
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39447155 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xc98a9312
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC |
| From Node: | Midtown Base (MTBA) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | -124 dBm |
| SNR: | -18.25 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
1/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 6 |
| Relay Node: |
18
rrB1
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: 23 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 43.692851° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -79.396864° |
| Altitude: | 148 m |
| Precision: | 15 bits |
Raw Packet Analysis
Complete field breakdown and MQTT privacy/exposure analysisPacket Structure
MQTT Packet Flow:
ServiceEnvelope (MQTT layer) → MeshPacket (Mesh layer) → Decoded Payload (Application data)
| Total Size: | 23 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !43b596d0 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 1 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
✓ 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...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 3 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!43b596d0
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (23 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
1130029004
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
23 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
6
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-124.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-18.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1778908805
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 |
24
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778908807.1621447
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: ~729.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !43b596d0 |
| Position Precision: | 15 bits (~729.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 729.0 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -124.0 dBm SNR: -18.25 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 23 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 43.6928512,
"longitude": -79.396864,
"altitude": 148,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 15
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!43b596d0",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 1130029004,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 3381302034,
"rx_time": 1778908805,
"rx_snr": -18.25,
"rx_rssi": -124,
"hop_limit": 6,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 24,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d00000b1a150000add01894012583fe076a2801b8010f",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 436928512,
"longitude_i": -793968640,
"altitude": 148,
"time": 1778908803,
"location_source": "LOC_MANUAL",
"precision_bits": 15,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (23 bytes)
0d00000b1a150000add01894012583fe076a2801b8010f
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 23 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 packetCorrelation: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | Current |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.118s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.082s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.069s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.058s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.046s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.035s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.023s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
-0.012s
Before |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.015s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.026s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.036s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.047s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.057s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.068s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.079s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.091s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.103s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.115s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.128s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.141s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.152s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.164s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.183s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.195s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.206s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.217s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.228s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.238s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.249s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.260s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.271s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.282s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.294s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.307s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.319s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.331s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.349s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.361s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.373s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.385s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.410s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.434s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.451s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
| TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) |
+0.468s
After |
-124.0 dBm | -18.25 dB | 1 |
18
rrB1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 05:20:07 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways