Packet #39473518 Success
POSITION_APP packet from VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) to not a toaster (daw)
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39473518 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xbf82e688
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-16 06:48:18 UTC |
| From Node: | VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
| To Node: | not a toaster (daw) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
0/2 hops
Start: 2, Limit: 2 |
| Relay Node: |
a0
rrd1
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: | 44.411830° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -79.699130° |
| Altitude: | 230 m |
| Precision: | 32 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: | 28 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !6c7401a0 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 2 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!6c7401a0
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
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
1819541920
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
2571147703
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
28 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
2
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
2
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
Not set | int32 |
rx_snr |
Not set | float |
rx_time |
1778914082
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
False
No ACK requested |
bool |
priority |
70
Packet priority level |
enum |
delayed |
Not set | enum |
channel |
Not set | uint32 |
pki_encrypted |
False
Standard encryption |
bool |
next_hop |
Not set | uint32 |
relay_node |
160
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778914098.9066236
Unix timestamp |
uint32 |
MQTT Privacy & Exposure Analysis
Analysis of privacy features and exposure risks when packet is shared via MQTT
Exposure Level: Direct Message
Privacy Features:
- ✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
- ✓ Targeted to specific node
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
- ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !6c7401a0 |
| Position Precision: | 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 1.0 |
| Zero Hop Policy: |
Enabled
Direct gateway connection |
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": 44.4118299,
"longitude": -79.69913,
"altitude": 230,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 32
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!6c7401a0",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 1819541920,
"to": 2571147703,
"id": 3213026952,
"rx_time": 1778914082,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 2,
"hop_start": 2,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 70,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 160,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d1bb5781a15bce07ed018e601252213086a28017800800100b80120",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 444118299,
"longitude_i": -796991300,
"altitude": 230,
"time": 1778914082,
"location_source": "LOC_MANUAL",
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"precision_bits": 32,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d1bb5781a15bce07ed018e601252213086a28017800800100b80120
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:18 UTC | Current |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
-10.489s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:08 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
-0.788s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:18 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
-0.701s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:18 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
-0.688s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:18 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
-0.437s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:18 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
-0.414s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:18 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
-0.317s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:18 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
-0.278s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:18 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+0.049s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:18 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+0.421s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:19 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+0.445s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:19 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+0.670s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:19 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+0.758s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:19 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+0.844s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:19 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+1.442s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:20 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+1.499s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:20 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.040s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:20 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.075s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:20 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.087s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:20 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.208s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.365s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.376s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.388s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.411s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.434s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.649s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.712s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.772s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+2.928s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.010s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:21 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.121s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.168s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.204s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.265s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.315s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.588s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.610s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.660s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.672s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.721s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.917s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+3.939s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 06:48:22 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+4.711s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:23 UTC | View |
| VE3RRD - Barrie (rrd1) |
+5.272s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
a0
rrd1
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 06:48:24 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways