Packet #17806951 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: 17806951
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 analysis
Packet 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
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 !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

FieldValueType
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 1774606251.6532772
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 packet
Correlation: Using Mesh Packet ID
Reception Locations
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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) -8.538s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:43 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -2.574s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -2.302s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -2.290s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -2.246s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -2.003s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.849s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.731s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.697s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:49 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.618s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.569s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.557s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.342s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.330s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.319s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.308s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.297s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.286s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.217s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.156s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.066s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.043s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.018s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -1.006s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.982s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.879s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.759s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.737s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.714s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:50 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.607s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.544s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.511s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.362s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.131s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) -0.024s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.066s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.095s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.202s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.292s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.340s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:10:51 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.375s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:52 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.478s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis LongFast 2026-03-27 10:10:52 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.515s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:52 UTC View
FourSisters (4sis) +0.582s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e8 4sis ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:10:52 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways