Packet #17811542 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Meshtastic PWN (pwn1) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
4
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17811542
Mesh Packet ID: 0x77e6d881
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC
From Node: Meshtastic PWN (pwn1)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Crestwood (Crst)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -126 dBm
SNR: -14.5 dBm
Hop Info: 4/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 0
Relay Node: None
Payload Data
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Size: 28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:42.965134°
Longitude:-81.218205°
Altitude:258 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:28 bytes
Gateway:!433c6b10
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:4 / 4
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 4 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !433c6b10
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
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 Not set uint32
hop_start 4
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 4
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -126.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -14.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774606554
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 Not set uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774606554.865842
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)
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (4 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !433c6b10
Position Precision: 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -126.0 dBm
SNR: -14.50 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": 42.9651336, "longitude": -81.2182047, "altitude": 258, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 32 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!433c6b10", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 1770245128, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2011617409, "rx_time": 1774606554, "rx_snr": -14.5, "rx_rssi": -126, "hop_limit": 0, "hop_start": 4, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 0, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d88f59b1915e11597cf18820225d358c66928037800800145b80120", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 429651336, "longitude_i": -812182047, "altitude": 258, "time": 1774606547, "location_source": "LOC_EXTERNAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 69, "precision_bits": 32, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d88f59b1915e11597cf18820225d358c66928037800800145b80120
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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Map shows gateway locations that received this packet. Hop counts are displayed if available.
Gateway Time Offset RSSI SNR Hops Relay Channel Timestamp Actions
Crestwood (Crst) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC Current
Crestwood (Crst) -0.095s
Before
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) -0.064s
Before
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) -0.050s
Before
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) -0.033s
Before
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) -0.017s
Before
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.010s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.021s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.032s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.043s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.054s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.065s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.076s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.088s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.100s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.112s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.125s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:54 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.136s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.148s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.160s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.173s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.184s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - MediumFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.194s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.205s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.216s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.230s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.241s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.251s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.262s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.275s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.287s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.299s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.313s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.325s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.337s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.349s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.361s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.372s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.383s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.394s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.411s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.421s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.432s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.444s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
Crestwood (Crst) +0.455s
After
-126.0 dBm -14.50 dB 4 - LongFast 2026-03-27 10:15:55 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways