Packet #39487318 Success
POSITION_APP packet from Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
32
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39487318 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x7e3d4257
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC |
| From Node: | Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
0/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 7 |
| Relay Node: |
e4
S#02
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: 32 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 49.322394° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -123.037286° |
| Altitude: | 117 m |
| Precision: | 14 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: | 32 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !33687ee4 |
| Channel: | ShortFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 3 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!33687ee4
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (32 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
862486244
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
32 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
7
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
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 |
1778917256
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
False
No ACK requested |
bool |
priority |
10
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 |
228
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778917257.8004885
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)
- ✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
- ✓ 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 Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !33687ee4 |
| Position Precision: | 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 1500.0 |
| 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: | 32 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 49.3223936,
"longitude": -123.0372864,
"altitude": 117,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 14
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!33687ee4",
"channel_id": "ShortFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 862486244,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 2117943895,
"rx_time": 1778917256,
"rx_snr": 0.0,
"rx_rssi": 0,
"hop_limit": 7,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 10,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 228,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d0000661d150000aab6187525881f086a280150007800800100b00104b8010e",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 493223936,
"longitude_i": -1230372864,
"altitude": 117,
"time": 1778917256,
"location_source": "LOC_MANUAL",
"altitude_geoidal_separation": 0,
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"seq_number": 4,
"precision_bits": 14,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (32 bytes)
0d0000661d150000aab6187525881f086a280150007800800100b00104b8010e
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | Current |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.294s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.271s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.261s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.250s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.239s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.231s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.222s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.213s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.203s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.192s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.182s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.172s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.162s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.152s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.140s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.131s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.122s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.113s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.103s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.094s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.085s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.076s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.067s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.056s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.044s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.031s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.020s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
-0.010s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.010s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.020s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.030s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.041s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.052s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.062s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.071s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.080s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.090s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.100s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.109s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.119s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.129s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.139s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.152s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
| Storm #02 🇨🇦 (S#02) |
+0.163s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e4
S#02
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 07:40:57 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways