Packet #17806940 Success
POSITION_APP packet from FourSisters (4sis) to kwarc.org c908 (KWC)
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
25
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17806940 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x443a5901
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC |
| From Node: | FourSisters (4sis) |
| To Node: | kwarc.org c908 (KWC) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | FourSisters (4sis) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | ShortTurbo |
| RSSI: | Unknown |
| SNR: | Unknown |
| Hop Info: |
0/2 hops
Start: 2, Limit: 2 |
| Relay Node: |
e8
4sis
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: 25 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 49.283499° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -123.100690° |
| Altitude: | 24 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: | 25 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !a0cb14e8 |
| Channel: | ShortTurbo |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 2 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 3 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Full GPS precision shared
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Full GPS precision shared
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!a0cb14e8
Node ID format |
channel_id |
ShortTurbo
|
packet |
MeshPacket (25 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
2697663720
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
3812346120
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
25 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 |
1774606230
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 |
232
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774606251.5223386
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: ShortTurbo
- ✓ 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: | !a0cb14e8 |
| Position Precision: | 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 1.0 |
| 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: | 25 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 49.2834986,
"longitude": -123.10069,
"altitude": 24,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 32
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!a0cb14e8",
"channel_id": "ShortTurbo",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 2697663720,
"to": 3812346120,
"id": 1144674561,
"rx_time": 1774606230,
"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": 232,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0daa10601d154c53a0b6181828017800800100b00103b80120",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 492834986,
"longitude_i": -1231006900,
"altitude": 24,
"location_source": "LOC_MANUAL",
"ground_speed": 0,
"ground_track": 0,
"seq_number": 3,
"precision_bits": 32,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (25 bytes)
0daa10601d154c53a0b6181828017800800100b00103b80120
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FourSisters (4sis) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | Current |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-8.407s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-2.443s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-2.171s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-2.159s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-2.115s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.872s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.718s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.600s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.566s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.487s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.438s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.426s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.211s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.199s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.188s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.177s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.166s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.155s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.087s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-1.025s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.935s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.912s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.887s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.875s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.851s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.748s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.628s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.606s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.583s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.476s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.413s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.380s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
-0.231s
Before |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.107s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.131s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.197s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.226s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.333s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.423s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.471s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.506s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:52 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.609s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 10:10:52 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.646s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:52 UTC | View |
| FourSisters (4sis) |
+0.713s
After |
Unknown | Unknown | 0 |
e8
4sis
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 10:10:52 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways