Packet #17806358 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Mechanicus Cadia (M3) to kwarc.org c908 (KWC)

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17806358
Mesh Packet ID: 0x9a6d4628
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 10:10:44 UTC
From Node: Mechanicus Cadia (M3)
To Node: kwarc.org c908 (KWC)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Mechanicus Cadia (M3)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/2 hops
Start: 2, Limit: 2
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 / 2
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Full GPS precision shared
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 3812346120
Target node ID
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 28 bytes size
hop_limit 2
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 2
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 1774606232
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 156
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774606244.6398578
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
  • ✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ 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": 3812346120, "id": 2590852648, "rx_time": 1774606232, "rx_snr": 0.0, "rx_rssi": 0, "hop_limit": 2, "hop_start": 2, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 70, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 156, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d00a0c11d15002018c618e601259857c66928017800800100b80112", "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": 1774606232, "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)
0d00a0c11d15002018c618e601259857c66928017800800100b80112
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 10:10:44 UTC Current
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -3.759s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:40 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -2.851s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:41 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -2.406s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:42 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.915s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:42 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.787s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:42 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.658s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:42 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.630s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.586s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.561s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.488s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.413s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.307s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.274s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.126s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -1.069s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.963s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.707s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.662s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.049s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:44 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.036s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:44 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.012s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:44 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.057s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:44 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.079s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:44 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.343s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:44 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.488s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:45 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.792s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:45 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.803s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:45 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.882s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:45 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.828s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:46 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +2.361s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:47 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +2.708s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:47 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +2.979s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:47 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +3.425s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +3.780s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +3.815s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +3.921s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +4.177s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:48 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +4.512s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +4.649s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +4.910s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +4.989s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +5.468s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +5.903s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +6.079s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 9c M3 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways