Packet #18023770 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Cedarlane Rem1 (🍁) to !ffffffff

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
37
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 18023770
Mesh Packet ID: 0x9d6a1696
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC
From Node: Cedarlane Rem1 (🍁)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Cedarlane Base (🏡)
Channel: MediumFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3
Relay Node: bc 🍁
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: 37 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:45.050343°
Longitude:-64.166750°
Altitude:180 m
Satellites:3
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:37 bytes
Gateway:!433e1680
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
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 1 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !433e1680
Node ID format
channel_id MediumFast
packet MeshPacket (37 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 3234011068
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 37 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 Not set int32
rx_snr Not set float
rx_time 1774648654
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 188
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774648667.0884488
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
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !433e1680
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:37 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 45.0503433, "longitude": -64.16675, "altitude": 180, "sats_in_view": 3, "precision_bits": 32 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!433e1680", "channel_id": "MediumFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 3234011068, "to": 4294967295, "id": 2640975510, "rx_time": 1774648654, "rx_snr": 0.0, "rx_rssi": 0, "hop_limit": 3, "hop_start": 3, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 10, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 188, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0923da1a1554eec0d918b401254efdc66928023daee4c66958ec04980103b00101b80120", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 450503433, "longitude_i": -641667500, "altitude": 180, "time": 1774648654, "location_source": "LOC_INTERNAL", "timestamp": 1774642350, "PDOP": 620, "sats_in_view": 3, "seq_number": 1, "precision_bits": 32, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (37 bytes)
0d0923da1a1554eec0d918b401254efdc66928023daee4c66958ec04980103b00101b80120
Hex Analysis:
Size:37 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
Cedarlane Base (🏡) Primary 0.000s
Reference
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC Current
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -1.023s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -1.009s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.993s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.543s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.524s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.511s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.497s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.476s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.461s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.444s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.431s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.418s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.396s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.012s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.016s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.460s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.476s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.488s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.960s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.969s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.982s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.995s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +1.434s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +1.454s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +1.472s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +1.921s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +1.934s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +1.949s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +1.968s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +1.984s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +1.998s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.019s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.032s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.048s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.067s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.080s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.091s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.102s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.114s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.127s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.138s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.149s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.161s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +2.172s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways