Packet #17781291 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Mechanicus Cadia (M3) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17781291
Mesh Packet ID: 0x3bb1f9d9
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC
From Node: Mechanicus Cadia (M3)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Mechanicus Cadia (M3)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 7
Relay Node: 9c M3
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:49.922867°
Longitude:-97.149747°
Altitude:230 m
Precision:18 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:!4359649c
Channel:ShortFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !4359649c
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 1129931932
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 7
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 7
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 1774602143
Receive timestamp
fixed32
via_mqtt False
Direct LoRa transmission
bool
want_ack False
No ACK requested
bool
priority 10
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 156
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774602145.003214
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
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !4359649c
Position Precision: 18 bits (~91.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 91.0
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:28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 49.9228672, "longitude": -97.1497472, "altitude": 230, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 18 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!4359649c", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 1129931932, "to": 4294967295, "id": 1001519577, "rx_time": 1774602143, "rx_snr": 0.0, "rx_rssi": 0, "hop_limit": 7, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 10, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 156, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d00a0c11d15002018c618e601259f47c66928017800800100b80112", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 499228672, "longitude_i": -971497472, "altitude": 230, "time": 1774602143, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 18, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d00a0c11d15002018c618e601259f47c66928017800800100b80112
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
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) Primary 0.000s
Reference
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC Current
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.762s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.729s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.709s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.686s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.665s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.618s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.593s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.577s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.557s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.541s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.523s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.503s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.488s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.452s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.432s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.402s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.382s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.356s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.332s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.290s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.269s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.214s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.176s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.130s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.097s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.049s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.032s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.014s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:24 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.019s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.034s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.046s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.062s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.073s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.087s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.106s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.122s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.136s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.150s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.173s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.186s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.208s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.259s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.416s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.436s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 09:02:25 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways