Packet #39489516 Success

POSITION_APP packet from SanPen Relay (SPRL) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
6
Hop Count
18
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39489516
Mesh Packet ID: 0x8b346f26
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC
From Node: SanPen Relay (SPRL)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: FourSisters (4sis)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: -96 dBm
SNR: 4.75 dBm
Hop Info: 6/6 hops
Start: 6, Limit: 0
Relay Node: 70
Last byte of the last hop that relayed this packet
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 18 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:48.575283°
Longitude:-123.443610°
Altitude:147 m
Precision:13 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:18 bytes
Gateway:!a0cb14e8
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:6 / 6
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !a0cb14e8
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (18 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2008701038
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 18 bytes size
hop_limit Not set uint32
hop_start 6
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 6
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -96.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr 4.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778917711
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 112
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778917752.8337426
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: ShortTurbo
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~2900.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (6 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !a0cb14e8
Position Precision: 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 2900.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -96.0 dBm
SNR: 4.75 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:18 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 48.5752832, "longitude": -123.4436096, "altitude": 147, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 13 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!a0cb14e8", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2008701038, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2335469350, "rx_time": 1778917711, "rx_snr": 4.75, "rx_rssi": -96, "hop_limit": 0, "hop_start": 6, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 112, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000f41c1500006cb61893012801b8010d", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 485752832, "longitude_i": -1234436096, "altitude": 147, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "precision_bits": 13, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (18 bytes)
0d0000f41c1500006cb61893012801b8010d
Hex Analysis:
Size:18 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
FourSisters (4sis) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC Current
FourSisters (4sis) -0.634s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.568s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.553s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.539s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.524s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.510s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.497s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.483s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.470s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.456s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.443s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.431s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.419s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.406s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.393s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.383s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.371s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.358s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.343s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.319s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.305s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.292s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 MediumFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.278s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.264s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.248s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.232s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.218s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.205s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.191s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.175s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.160s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.145s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.131s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.118s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.104s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.086s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.073s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.062s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.040s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.026s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.014s
Before
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.012s
After
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.025s
After
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.038s
After
-96.0 dBm 4.75 dB 6 70 LongFast 2026-05-16 07:49:12 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways