Packet #19064627 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Clinton F29Z (F29Z) to kwarc.org c908 (KWC)

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
33
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 19064627
Mesh Packet ID: 0x2e7d1e8b
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-03-30 09:19:12 UTC
From Node: Clinton F29Z (F29Z)
To Node: kwarc.org c908 (KWC)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Clinton F29Z (F29Z)
Channel: ShortTurbo
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/2 hops
Start: 2, Limit: 2
Relay Node: aa F29Z
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: 33 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:46.438810°
Longitude:-63.556813°
Altitude:41 m
Satellites:8
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:33 bytes
Gateway:!8fe15baa
Channel:ShortTurbo
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
+ 4 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !8fe15baa
Node ID format
channel_id ShortTurbo
packet MeshPacket (33 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2413910954
Source node ID 		uint32
to 3812346120
Target node ID 		uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP 		enum
decoded.payload_length 33 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 170
Relay node ID 		uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1774862352.5717378
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
  • ✓ Custom channel: ShortTurbo
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Reduced position precision: ~1500.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !8fe15baa
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:33 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 46.4388096, "longitude": -63.5568128, "altitude": 41, "sats_in_view": 8, "precision_bits": 14 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!8fe15baa", "channel_id": "ShortTurbo", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2413910954, "to": 3812346120, "id": 779951755, "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": 170, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000ae1b1500001eda182925f33fca69280258fd017800800100980108b8010e", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 464388096, "longitude_i": -635568128, "altitude": 41, "time": 1774862323, "location_source": "LOC_INTERNAL", "PDOP": 253, "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "sats_in_view": 8, "precision_bits": 14, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (33 bytes)
0d0000ae1b1500001eda182925f33fca69280258fd017800800100980108b8010e
Hex Analysis:
Size:33 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 F29Z (F29Z) Primary 0.000s
Reference 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:12 UTC Current
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -15.764s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:18:56 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -4.542s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:08 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -4.440s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:08 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -4.056s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:08 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -3.958s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:08 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -3.893s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:08 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -3.822s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:08 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -3.775s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:08 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -3.764s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:08 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -3.627s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:08 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -3.133s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -3.109s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -3.039s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.963s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.940s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.894s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.807s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.751s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.726s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.715s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.703s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.656s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:09 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.318s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:10 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.246s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:10 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.235s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:10 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.140s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:10 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -2.098s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:10 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -1.974s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:10 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -1.448s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:11 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -1.433s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:11 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -1.362s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:11 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -1.337s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:11 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -1.288s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z MediumFast 2026-03-30 09:19:11 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -1.197s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:11 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -1.123s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:11 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.987s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:11 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.976s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:11 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.549s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:12 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.472s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:12 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.306s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z LongFast 2026-03-30 09:19:12 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) -0.150s
Before 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:12 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) +0.563s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortFast 2026-03-30 09:19:13 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) +1.297s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:13 UTC View
Clinton F29Z (F29Z) +1.372s
After 		Unknown Unknown 0 aa F29Z ShortTurbo 2026-03-30 09:19:13 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways