Packet #18021730 Success
POSITION_APP packet from Thorndale North Tower (📡) to !ffffffff
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
23
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 18021730 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0xac8ccd24
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC |
| From Node: | Thorndale North Tower (📡) |
| To Node: | !ffffffff (ffff) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
POSITION_APP
Port: 3 |
| Gateway: | Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | -42 dBm |
| SNR: | 6.25 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3 |
| Relay Node: |
34
📡
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: 23 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
| Latitude: | 43.148902° |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | -81.107354° |
| Altitude: | 316 m |
| Precision: | 12 bits |
Raw Packet Analysis
Complete field breakdown and MQTT privacy/exposure analysisPacket Structure
MQTT Packet Flow:
ServiceEnvelope (MQTT layer) → MeshPacket (Mesh layer) → Decoded Payload (Application data)
| Total Size: | 23 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !9e7728c4 |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | POSITION_APP |
| Hop Count: | Unknown / 3 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
âš Visible to all nodes on channel
âš Default channel - no encryption
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!9e7728c4
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (23 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
3424817204
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
3
POSITION_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
23 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 |
-42.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
6.25 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774648228
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 |
52
Relay node ID |
uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774648231.4162283
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
- ✓ Reduced position precision: ~5800.0m accuracy
- ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
- âš Visible to all nodes on channel
- âš Default channel - no encryption
- âš Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- âš RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Gateway ID: | !9e7728c4 |
| Position Precision: | 12 bits (~5800.0m accuracy) |
| Position precision meters: | 5800.0 |
| Zero Hop Policy: |
Enabled
Direct gateway connection |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -42.0 dBm SNR: 6.25 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | POSITION_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 23 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"latitude": 43.1489024,
"longitude": -81.1073536,
"altitude": 316,
"sats_in_view": null,
"precision_bits": 12
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!9e7728c4",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 3424817204,
"to": 4294967295,
"id": 2894908708,
"rx_time": 1774648228,
"rx_snr": 6.25,
"rx_rssi": -42,
"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": 52,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 3,
"payload": "0d0000b819150000a8cf18bc022541fbc6692801b8010c",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"latitude_i": 431489024,
"longitude_i": -811073536,
"altitude": 316,
"time": 1774648129,
"location_source": "LOC_MANUAL",
"precision_bits": 12,
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "POSITION_APP",
"message_class": "Position"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (23 bytes)
0d0000b819150000a8cf18bc022541fbc6692801b8010c
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 23 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 packetCorrelation: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | Current |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.325s
Before |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.292s
Before |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.259s
Before |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.212s
Before |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.176s
Before |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.149s
Before |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.106s
Before |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.090s
Before |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.054s
Before |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
-0.034s
Before |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.032s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.081s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.116s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.153s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.190s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.219s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.267s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.291s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.325s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.370s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.418s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
MediumFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.459s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.507s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.543s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.577s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:31 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.608s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.648s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.665s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.697s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.713s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.747s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.782s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.815s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.853s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.873s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.890s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.920s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.955s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+0.989s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+1.017s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+1.032s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+1.046s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+1.079s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
| Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) |
+1.110s
After |
-42.0 dBm | 6.25 dB | 0 |
34
📡
|
LongFast | 2026-03-27 21:50:32 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways