Packet #19062891 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Clinton F29A (F29A) to kwarc.org c908 (KWC)

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
36
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 19062891
Mesh Packet ID: 0x62dfa9a9
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC
From Node: Clinton F29A (F29A)
To Node: kwarc.org c908 (KWC)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Clinton F29A (F29A)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/2 hops
Start: 2, Limit: 2
Relay Node: 7c F29A
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: 36 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:46.438810°
Longitude:-63.556813°
Altitude:46 m
Satellites:9
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:36 bytes
Gateway:!ea1c767c
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 2
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !ea1c767c
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (36 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 3927733884
Source node ID
uint32
to 3812346120
Target node ID
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 36 bytes size
hop_limit 2
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 2
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 1774862323
Receive timestamp
fixed32
via_mqtt False
Direct LoRa transmission
bool
want_ack False
No ACK requested
bool
priority 70
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 124
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774862327.911967
Unix timestamp
uint32
MQTT Privacy & Exposure Analysis

Analysis of privacy features and exposure risks when packet is shared via MQTT

Exposure Level: Direct Message
Privacy Features:
  • ✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
  • ✓ Targeted to specific node
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~1500.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !ea1c767c
Position Precision: 14 bits (~1500.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1500.0
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:36 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 46.4388096, "longitude": -63.5568128, "altitude": 46, "sats_in_view": 9, "precision_bits": 14 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!ea1c767c", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 3927733884, "to": 3812346120, "id": 1658825129, "rx_time": 1774862323, "rx_snr": 0.0, "rx_rssi": 0, "hop_limit": 2, "hop_start": 2, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 70, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 124, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000ae1b1500001eda182e25f33fca69280258910178008001888cfa04980109b8010e", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 464388096, "longitude_i": -635568128, "altitude": 46, "time": 1774862323, "location_source": "LOC_INTERNAL", "PDOP": 145, "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 10389000, "sats_in_view": 9, "precision_bits": 14, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (36 bytes)
0d0000ae1b1500001eda182e25f33fca69280258910178008001888cfa04980109b8010e
Hex Analysis:
Size:36 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
Clinton F29A (F29A) Primary 0.000s
Reference
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC Current
Clinton F29A (F29A) -0.578s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) -0.422s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) -0.338s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) -0.312s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) -0.263s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) -0.189s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) -0.071s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) -0.054s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.010s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.064s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:47 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.125s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.159s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.191s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.292s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.356s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.372s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.389s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.424s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.505s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.599s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.687s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.759s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +0.839s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.004s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.026s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.037s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.079s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:48 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.164s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.176s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.198s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.295s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.407s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.419s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.431s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.480s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.604s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.616s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.707s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.723s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.737s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.763s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +1.828s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +2.008s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:49 UTC View
Clinton F29A (F29A) +2.514s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 7c F29A ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:18:50 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways