Packet #18023783 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: 18023783
Mesh Packet ID: 0x9d6a1696
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC
From Node: Cedarlane Rem1 (🍁)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Cedarlane Base (🏡)
Channel: ShortFast
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:ShortFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Custom channel: ShortFast
+ 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 ShortFast
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 1774648669.0225666
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: ShortFast
  • ✓ 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": "ShortFast", "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 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC Current
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.957s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.943s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.927s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.477s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.458s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.445s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.431s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.410s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.395s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.378s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.365s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.352s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -2.330s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:46 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -1.946s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -1.934s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -1.918s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -1.474s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -1.458s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -1.446s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:47 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.974s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.965s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.952s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 MediumFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.939s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.501s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.480s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.462s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:48 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) -0.013s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.015s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.034s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.050s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.064s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.085s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.098s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.113s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.133s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.146s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.157s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.168s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.180s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.193s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.204s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.215s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.226s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 ShortTurbo 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
Cedarlane Base (🏡) +0.238s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 bc 🍁 LongFast 2026-03-27 21:57:49 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways