Packet #39479757 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Midtown Base (MTBA) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
23
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39479757
Mesh Packet ID: 0xacf7c314
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 07:08:50 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: -123 dBm
SNR: -11.75 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 analysis
Packet 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
Privacy Features:
✓ 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...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
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

FieldValueType
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 -123.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -11.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778915329
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 1778915330.8257952
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: -123.0 dBm
SNR: -11.75 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": 2901918484, "rx_time": 1778915329, "rx_snr": -11.75, "rx_rssi": -123, "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": "0d00000b1a150000add018940125fe17086a2801b8010f", "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": 1778915326, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "precision_bits": 15, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (23 bytes)
0d00000b1a150000add018940125fe17086a2801b8010f
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 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
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC Current
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.112s
Before
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.087s
Before
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.075s
Before
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.064s
Before
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.053s
Before
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.043s
Before
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.032s
Before
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.021s
Before
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) -0.011s
Before
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.011s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.021s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.033s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.046s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.058s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.070s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.081s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.093s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.106s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.117s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.128s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.138s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.149s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.160s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.170s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:50 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.181s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.191s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.201s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.213s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.225s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.237s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.249s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.261s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.273s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.284s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.297s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.307s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.318s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.329s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.340s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.350s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.361s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.372s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.382s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
TMS stationary outdoor node (TMSO) +0.394s
After
-123.0 dBm -11.75 dB 1 18 rrB1 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) +0.406s
After
Unknown Unknown 2 98 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:08:51 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways