Packet #17969080 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) to !06ca331c

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 17969080
Mesh Packet ID: 0xf9899de6
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 18:43:37 UTC
From Node: Bionicandroid 2 (DAN)
To Node: !06ca331c (331c)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Bionicandroid 2 (DAN)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/4 hops
Start: 4, Limit: 4
Relay Node: e4 DAN
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:43.783198°
Longitude:-79.416460°
Altitude:175 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:!b03d10e4
Channel:ShortTurbo
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 4
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 !b03d10e4
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2956792036
Source node ID 		uint32
to 113914652
Target node ID 		uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP 		enum
decoded.payload_length 28 bytes size
hop_limit 4
Remaining hops allowed 		uint32
hop_start 4
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 1774637002
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 228
Relay node ID 		uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774637017.1399956
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: !b03d10e4
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:28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 43.783198, "longitude": -79.41646, "altitude": 175, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 32 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!b03d10e4", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2956792036, "to": 113914652, "id": 4186545638, "rx_time": 1774637002, "rx_snr": 0.0, "rx_rssi": 0, "hop_limit": 4, "hop_start": 4, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 70, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 228, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d2cc9181a158802aad018af0125cacfc66928017800800100b80120", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 437831980, "longitude_i": -794164600, "altitude": 175, "time": 1774637002, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 32, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d2cc9181a158802aad018af0125cacfc66928017800800100b80120
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
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) Primary 0.000s
Reference 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:37 UTC Current
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -6.878s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:30 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -6.572s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:30 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -6.518s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:30 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -6.414s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:30 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -6.386s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:30 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -6.330s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:30 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -6.248s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:30 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.903s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:31 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.887s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:31 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.873s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:31 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.781s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:31 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.694s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:31 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.599s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:31 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.423s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:31 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.293s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:31 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.259s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:31 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.132s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:32 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.119s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:32 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.051s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:32 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.983s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:32 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.230s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:32 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.065s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.893s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.869s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.857s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.832s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.797s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.555s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.533s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.425s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.300s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.251s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:33 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.914s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:34 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.902s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:34 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.702s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:34 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.949s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:35 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.836s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:35 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.789s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:35 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.775s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:35 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.676s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:35 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.665s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:35 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.652s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-03-27 18:43:35 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.284s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-03-27 18:43:35 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -0.276s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 18:43:36 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways