Packet #39540784 Success
POSITION_APP packet from !da5c8828 to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
5
Hop Count
27
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 39540784 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x3374ad04
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC |
| From Node: | !da5c8828 (8828) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | MediumFast |
| RSSI: | -118 dBm |
| SNR: | -11.5 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
5/5 hops
Start: 5, Limit: 0 |
| Relay Node: |
94
NALF
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: 27 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 48.435046° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -123.329173° |
| Altitude: | 30 m |
| Precision: | 32 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: | 27 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !a0cc7100 |
| Channel: | MediumFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | 5 / 5 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
+ 1 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 3 more...
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 3 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!a0cc7100
Node ID format |
channel_id |
MediumFast
|
packet |
MeshPacket (27 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
3663497256
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
27 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
Not set | uint32 |
hop_start |
5
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
5
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-118.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-11.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1778928484
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 |
148
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1778928486.0445893
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: MediumFast
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (5 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !a0cc7100 |
| Position Precision: | 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 1.0 |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -118.0 dBm SNR: -11.50 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 27 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 48.435046,
"longitude": -123.329173,
"altitude": 30,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 32
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!a0cc7100",
"channel_id": "MediumFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 3663497256,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 863284484,
"rx_time": 1778928484,
"rx_snr": -11.5,
"rx_rssi": -118,
"hop_limit": 0,
"hop_start": 5,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": false,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 148,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0dfc99de1c152e767db6181e250c4b086a28017800800100b80120",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 484350460,
"longitude_i": -1233291730,
"altitude": 30,
"time": 1778928396,
"location_source": "LOC_MANUAL",
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"precision_bits": 32,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (27 bytes)
0dfc99de1c152e767db6181e250c4b086a28017800800100b80120
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | Current |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.160s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:05 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.126s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:05 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.114s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:05 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.102s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:05 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.091s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:05 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.079s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:05 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.067s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:05 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.055s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:05 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.043s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.032s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.021s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
-0.010s
Before |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.011s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.022s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.032s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.043s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.055s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.068s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.080s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.092s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.104s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
MediumFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.116s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.128s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.140s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.151s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.162s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.173s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.184s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.196s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.207s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.218s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.228s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.240s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.252s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.265s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.277s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.289s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.301s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.313s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.325s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.336s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.347s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.358s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
| Sunset Beach 2 (SSB2) |
+0.369s
After |
-118.0 dBm | -11.50 dB | 5 |
94
NALF
|
LongFast | 2026-05-16 10:48:06 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways