Packet #39550228 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Major Payne d36c (📡) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
24
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39550228
Mesh Packet ID: 0x815c6439
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 11:04:12 UTC
From Node: Major Payne d36c (📡)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: DIR Rooftop (DIR)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -97 dBm
SNR: -11.5 dBm
Hop Info: 3/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 4
Relay Node: None
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 24 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:45.534413°
Longitude:-73.478963°
Altitude:22 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:24 bytes
Gateway:!6985083c
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:3 / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
âš  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 (24 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2956710764
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 24 bytes size
hop_limit 4
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 7
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 3
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -97.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -11.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778929452
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 Not set uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778929452.9055927
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: ~2900.0m accuracy
Exposure Risks:
  • âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
  • âš  Default channel - no encryption
  • âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • âš  Multi-hop path visible (3 hops)
  • âš  RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !6985083c
Position Precision: 13 bits (~2900.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 2900.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -97.0 dBm
SNR: -11.50 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:24 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 45.5344128, "longitude": -73.4789632, "altitude": 22, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 13 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!6985083c", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2956710764, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2170315833, "rx_time": 1778929452, "rx_snr": -11.5, "rx_rssi": -97, "hop_limit": 4, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 0, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000241b15000034d41816280350007800800100b8010d", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 455344128, "longitude_i": -734789632, "altitude": 22, "location_source": "LOC_EXTERNAL", "altitude_geoidal_separation": 0, "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 13, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (24 bytes)
0d0000241b15000034d41816280350007800800100b8010d
Hex Analysis:
Size:24 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
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:12 UTC Current
DIR Rooftop (DIR) -0.021s
Before
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:12 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.012s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:12 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.025s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:12 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.039s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:12 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.050s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:12 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.063s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:12 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.078s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:12 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.090s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:12 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.100s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.111s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.121s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.132s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.142s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.153s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.164s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.178s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.192s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.213s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.228s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.239s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.251s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - MediumFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.262s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.272s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.283s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.294s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.304s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.315s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.326s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.336s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.348s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.360s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.372s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.385s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.396s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.408s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.420s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.432s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.442s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.453s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.464s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.474s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.485s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.507s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
DIR Rooftop (DIR) +0.518s
After
-97.0 dBm -11.50 dB 3 - LongFast 2026-05-16 11:04:13 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways