Packet #18013106 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Mechanicus Alpha (M1) to !ffffffff

47
Total Receptions
3
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 18013106
Mesh Packet ID: 0xbb953311
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 21:21:22 UTC
From Node: Mechanicus Alpha (M1)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Mechanicus Alpha (M1)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 7
Relay Node: 8c M1
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:49.922867°
Longitude:-97.149747°
Altitude:233 m
Precision:18 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:!433e868c
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 1 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !433e868c
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 1128171148
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 7
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 7
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 1774646479
Receive timestamp
fixed32
via_mqtt False
Direct LoRa transmission
bool
want_ack False
No ACK requested
bool
priority 10
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 140
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774646482.5337574
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
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !433e868c
Position Precision: 18 bits (~91.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 91.0
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": 49.9228672, "longitude": -97.1497472, "altitude": 233, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 18 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!433e868c", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 1128171148, "to": 4294967295, "id": 3147117329, "rx_time": 1774646479, "rx_snr": 0.0, "rx_rssi": 0, "hop_limit": 7, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 10, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 140, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d00a0c11d15002018c618e90125cff4c66928017800800100b80112", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 499228672, "longitude_i": -971497472, "altitude": 233, "time": 1774646479, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 18, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d00a0c11d15002018c618e90125cff4c66928017800800100b80112
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 Alpha (M1) Primary 0.000s
Reference
Unknown Unknown 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:22 UTC Current
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -1.026s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.989s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.978s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.968s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.957s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.946s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.935s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.924s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.912s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.900s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.887s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.875s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.863s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.851s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.840s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.828s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.818s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.808s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.797s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.786s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.775s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.765s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.755s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.744s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.732s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.720s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.708s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.695s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.683s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.672s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.661s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.649s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.638s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.627s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.616s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.605s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.594s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.583s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.572s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.561s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.549s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.537s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:21 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.522s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:22 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.508s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:21:22 UTC View
Mechanicus Dominus (M4) -0.471s
Before
-39.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:22 UTC View
Mechanicus Cadia (M3) -0.457s
Before
-31.0 dBm 6.25 dB 0 8c M1 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:21:22 UTC View
47

Total Receptions

3

Unique Gateways