Packet #17772114 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: | 17772114 |
|---|---|
| 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
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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 analysisPacket 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
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 1 more...
✓ 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...
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
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
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
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 |
1774600303.7721932
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | Current |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.384s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.355s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.343s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.324s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.305s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.288s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.276s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.264s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.253s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.241s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.229s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.217s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.205s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.194s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.183s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.172s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.161s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.150s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.140s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.129s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.119s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.108s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.096s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.083s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.071s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.059s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.047s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.035s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.023s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.011s
Before |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.011s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.022s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.033s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.043s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.054s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.065s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.076s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.088s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.100s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.112s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.124s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.136s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.148s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.160s
After |
-41.0 dBm | 5.75 dB | 3 |
34
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|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 08:31:43 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways