Packet #39507090 Success

POSITION_APP packet from NJF Base 🛰 (🛰) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39507090
Mesh Packet ID: 0x6b370bb0
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC
From Node: NJF Base 🛰 (🛰)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Mechanicus Dominus (M4)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -88 dBm
SNR: -0.5 dBm
Hop Info: 0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3
Relay Node: f2 🛰
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:49.925325°
Longitude:-97.163674°
Altitude:232 m
Precision:14 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:28 bytes
Gateway:!6984d8b8
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
âš  Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !6984d8b8
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

FieldValueType
from 3559411698
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 28 bytes size
hop_limit 3
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 3
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -88.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -0.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778922028
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 242
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778922029.6668923
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: ~1500.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
  • âš  Default channel - no encryption
  • âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • âš  RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !6984d8b8
Position Precision: 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1500.0
Zero Hop Policy: Enabled
Direct gateway connection
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -88.0 dBm
SNR: -0.50 dB
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": 49.9253248, "longitude": -97.1636736, "altitude": 232, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 14 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!6984d8b8", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 3559411698, "to": 4294967295, "id": 1798769584, "rx_time": 1778922028, "rx_snr": -0.5, "rx_rssi": -88, "hop_limit": 3, "hop_start": 3, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 242, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000c21d15000016c618e801252332086a28017800800100b8010e", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 499253248, "longitude_i": -971636736, "altitude": 232, "time": 1778922019, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 14, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d0000c21d15000016c618e801252332086a28017800800100b8010e
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 packet
Correlation: Using Mesh Packet ID
Reception Locations
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Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC Current
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.132s
Before
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.106s
Before
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.095s
Before
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.084s
Before
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.072s
Before
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.062s
Before
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.051s
Before
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.040s
Before
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.029s
Before
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.018s
Before
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.019s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.032s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.044s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.056s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.068s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.079s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.091s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.103s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.114s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.125s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.135s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.145s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.156s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.167s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.177s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.189s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.201s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.213s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.225s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.238s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.250s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.261s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.273s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.285s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.296s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.307s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.318s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.330s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:29 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.341s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:30 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.352s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:30 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.362s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:30 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.373s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:30 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.385s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 09:00:30 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) +0.397s
After
-88.0 dBm -0.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:30 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.410s
After
-119.0 dBm -8.25 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-05-16 09:00:30 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways