Packet #18001812 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Meshtastic NJF Base 🛰 (🛰) to !ffffffff

46
Total Receptions
2
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 18001812
Mesh Packet ID: 0xf714ae08
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC
From Node: Meshtastic NJF Base 🛰 (🛰)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Mechanicus Cadia (M3)
Channel: MediumFast
RSSI: -125 dBm
SNR: -15.5 dBm
Hop Info: 0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3
Relay Node: f2 🛰
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:49.925325°
Longitude:-97.163674°
Altitude:232 m
Precision:14 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:MediumFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !4359649c
Node ID format
channel_id MediumFast
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 3559411698
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 3
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 3
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 0
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -125.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr -15.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1774644009
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 242
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774644015.9709017
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)
  • ✓ Custom channel: MediumFast
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~1500.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • âš  Visible to all nodes on channel
  • âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • âš  RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !4359649c
Position Precision: 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1500.0
Zero Hop Policy: Enabled
Direct gateway connection
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -125.0 dBm
SNR: -15.50 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": 49.9253248, "longitude": -97.1636736, "altitude": 232, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 14 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!4359649c", "channel_id": "MediumFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 3559411698, "to": 4294967295, "id": 4145327624, "rx_time": 1774644009, "rx_snr": -15.5, "rx_rssi": -125, "hop_limit": 3, "hop_start": 3, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 242, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000c21d15000016c618e801251debc66928017800800100b8010e", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 499253248, "longitude_i": -971636736, "altitude": 232, "time": 1774643997, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 14, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d0000c21d15000016c618e801251debc66928017800800100b8010e
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
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC Current
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.904s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.544s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.530s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.513s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.495s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.480s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.468s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.452s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.064s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.049s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.037s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.025s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.012s
Before
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.016s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:15 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.031s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.045s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.059s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.441s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Alpha (M1) +0.456s
After
-117.0 dBm -9.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.470s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.487s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.503s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 MediumFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.519s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.533s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.553s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.577s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.592s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.621s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.632s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.648s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.661s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.675s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +0.692s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortFast 2026-03-27 20:40:16 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.089s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.101s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.113s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.482s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.494s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.505s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.520s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.536s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.557s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.570s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +1.587s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) +2.011s
After
-125.0 dBm -15.50 dB 0 f2 🛰 LongFast 2026-03-27 20:40:17 UTC View
46

Total Receptions

2

Unique Gateways