Packet #17754123 Success

POSITION_APP packet from TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) to !da5480d8

47
Total Receptions
3
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
36
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17754123
Mesh Packet ID: 0x1fc07fad
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 07:33:22 UTC
From Node: TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO)
To Node: !da5480d8 (80d8)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 4
Relay Node: a8 THCK , TACO
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: 36 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:43.686298°
Longitude:-79.311667°
Altitude:86 m
Satellites:5
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:36 bytes
Gateway:!433a6358
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 4
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !433a6358
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (36 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 1127932072
Source node ID 		uint32
to 3662971096
Target node ID 		uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP 		enum
decoded.payload_length 36 bytes size
hop_limit 4
Remaining hops allowed 		uint32
hop_start 4
Initial hop limit 		uint32
hops_taken 0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit 		derived
rx_rssi Not set int32
rx_snr Not set float
rx_time 1774596777
Receive timestamp 		fixed32
via_mqtt False
Direct LoRa transmission 		bool
want_ack False
No ACK requested 		bool
priority 70
Packet priority level 		enum
delayed Not set enum
channel Not set uint32
pki_encrypted False
Standard encryption 		bool
next_hop Not set uint32
relay_node 168
Relay node ID 		uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774596802.7947276
Unix timestamp 		uint32
MQTT Privacy & Exposure Analysis

Analysis of privacy features and exposure risks when packet is shared via MQTT

Exposure Level: Direct Message
Privacy Features:
  • ✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
  • ✓ Targeted to specific node
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~1500.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !433a6358
Position Precision: 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1500.0
Zero Hop Policy: Enabled
Direct gateway connection
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:36 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 43.6862976, "longitude": -79.3116672, "altitude": 86, "sats_in_view": 5, "precision_bits": 14 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!433a6358", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 1127932072, "to": 3662971096, "id": 532709293, "rx_time": 1774596777, "rx_snr": 0.0, "rx_rssi": 0, "hop_limit": 4, "hop_start": 4, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 70, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 168, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d00000a1a150000bad01856259032c669280258d30278038001a8e68a07980105b8010e", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 436862976, "longitude_i": -793116672, "altitude": 86, "time": 1774596752, "location_source": "LOC_INTERNAL", "PDOP": 339, "ground_speed": 3, "ground_track": 14857000, "sats_in_view": 5, "precision_bits": 14, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (36 bytes)
0d00000a1a150000bad01856259032c669280258d30278038001a8e68a07980105b8010e
Hex Analysis:
Size:36 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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Map shows gateway locations that received this packet. Hop counts are displayed if available.
Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
TINKERBELL L20/USON mt.gt 6358 (TINK) Primary 0.000s
Reference 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:22 UTC Current
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) -11.607s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:11 UTC View
LAMBSAUCE L20/US/ON/wood mt.gt 5234 (LAMB) +1.046s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:23 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.157s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:23 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.385s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.396s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.581s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.796s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.817s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.839s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.851s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.917s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.934s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.980s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +1.991s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.047s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.074s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:24 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.268s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.299s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.343s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.355s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.366s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.378s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.389s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.453s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.463s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.474s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.484s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.568s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.612s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.646s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.674s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.696s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO LongFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.720s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.731s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.743s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO MediumFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.777s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.796s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.856s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.886s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.900s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.912s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +2.924s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:25 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +3.240s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:26 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +3.252s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortFast 2026-03-27 07:33:26 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +3.287s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:26 UTC View
TACO WAVE L20/US/TO mt.gt e0a8 (TACO) +3.461s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 a8 THCK , TACO ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 07:33:26 UTC View
47

Total Receptions

3

Unique Gateways