Packet #17772111 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Meshtastic PWN (pwn1) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
3
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17772111
Mesh Packet ID: 0x9030b00a
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC
From Node: Meshtastic PWN (pwn1)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: -41 dBm
SNR: 5.75 dBm
Hop Info: 3/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 1
Relay Node: 34 📡
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:42.965147°
Longitude:-81.218090°
Altitude:258 m
Precision:32 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:!9e7728c4
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:3 / 4
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 3 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !9e7728c4
Node ID format
channel_id ShortFast
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 1770245128
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 1
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 4
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 3
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -41.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr 5.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774600302
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 52
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774600303.737658
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: ShortFast
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
  • âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
  • âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • âš  Full GPS precision shared
  • âš  Multi-hop path visible (3 hops)
  • âš  RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !9e7728c4
Position Precision: 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -41.0 dBm
SNR: 5.75 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": 42.9651471, "longitude": -81.2180904, "altitude": 258, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 32 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!9e7728c4", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 1770245128, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2419109898, "rx_time": 1774600302, "rx_snr": 5.75, "rx_rssi": -41, "hop_limit": 1, "hop_start": 4, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 52, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0ff69b1915581a97cf188202253240c66928037800800170b80120", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 429651471, "longitude_i": -812180904, "altitude": 258, "time": 1774600242, "location_source": "LOC_EXTERNAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 112, "precision_bits": 32, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d0ff69b1915581a97cf188202253240c66928037800800170b80120
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
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC Current
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.349s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.320s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.309s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.290s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.270s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.253s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.242s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.230s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.218s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.206s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.194s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.182s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.171s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.159s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.148s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.137s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.126s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.116s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.105s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.095s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.084s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.073s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 MediumFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.061s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.049s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.036s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.024s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.012s
Before
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.012s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.024s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.035s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.045s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.056s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.067s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.078s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.089s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.099s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.110s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.122s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.134s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.146s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.159s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.170s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.182s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.194s
After
-41.0 dBm 5.75 dB 3 34 📡 LongFast 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways