Packet #39489201 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Carthage-01 (CA01) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
2
Hop Count
17
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39489201
Mesh Packet ID: 0x7df09dee
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC
From Node: Carthage-01 (CA01)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: DIR Rooftop (DIR)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -103 dBm
SNR: -17.75 dBm
Hop Info: 2/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 2
Relay Node: d0
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 17 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:45.514752°
Longitude:-73.590374°
Altitude:82 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:17 bytes
Gateway:!6985083c
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:2 / 4
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 !6985083c
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (17 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2658696864
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 17 bytes size
hop_limit 2
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 4
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 2
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -103.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -17.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778917707
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 208
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778917707.6858046
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 (2 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !6985083c
Position Precision: 15 bits (~729.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 729.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -103.0 dBm
SNR: -17.75 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:17 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 45.514752, "longitude": -73.5903744, "altitude": 82, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 15 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!6985083c", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2658696864, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2112921070, "rx_time": 1778917707, "rx_snr": -17.75, "rx_rssi": -103, "hop_limit": 2, "hop_start": 4, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 208, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000211b15000023d418522801b8010f", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 455147520, "longitude_i": -735903744, "altitude": 82, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "precision_bits": 15, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (17 bytes)
0d0000211b15000023d418522801b8010f
Hex Analysis:
Size:17 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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Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
DIR Rooftop (DIR) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC Current
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.522s
Before
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.491s
Before
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.116s
Before
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.093s
Before
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.070s
Before
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.050s
Before
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.021s
Before
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.020s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.043s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.062s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.090s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.113s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.135s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.154s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.174s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.194s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.214s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.243s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.265s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.293s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:27 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.698s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.709s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.721s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.732s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.743s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.755s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.770s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.783s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.796s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.808s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.133s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.145s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.156s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.168s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.179s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.191s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.204s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.216s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.229s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.242s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.254s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.268s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.280s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +1.292s
After
-103.0 dBm -17.75 dB 2 d0 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:48:28 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways