Packet #39352376 Success

POSITION_APP packet from WYK3 (📟) to !ffffffff

47
Total Receptions
3
Unique Gateways
5
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39352376
Mesh Packet ID: 0x450c8ec7
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC
From Node: WYK3 (📟)
To Node: !ffffffff (ffff)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: -38 dBm
SNR: 6.5 dBm
Hop Info: 5/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 2
Relay Node: 44 📡
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: 28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:51.139256°
Longitude:-114.233384°
Altitude:1246 m
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:28 bytes
Gateway:!ba66fe28
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:5 / 7
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Broadcast
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
+ 4 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !ba66fe28
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2223494336
Source node ID
uint32
to 4294967295 (Broadcast)
Visible to all nodes
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 28 bytes size
hop_limit 2
Remaining hops allowed
uint32
hop_start 7
Initial hop limit
uint32
hops_taken 5
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit
derived
rx_rssi -38.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway
int32
rx_snr 6.50 dB
Signal quality at gateway
float
rx_time 1778888268
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 68
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778888268.8639343
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
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Visible to all nodes on channel
  • ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
  • ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (5 hops)
  • ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !ba66fe28
Position Precision: 32 bits (~1.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 1.0
Signal Metrics: RSSI: -38.0 dBm
SNR: 6.50 dB
Complete Payload Analysis

Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data

Payload Metadata:
Protocol:POSITION_APP
Size:28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 51.139256, "longitude": -114.233384, "altitude": 1246, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 32 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!ba66fe28", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2223494336, "to": 4294967295, "id": 1158450887, "rx_time": 1778888268, "rx_snr": 6.5, "rx_rssi": -38, "hop_limit": 2, "hop_start": 7, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 0, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 68, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d303b7b1e15705ee9bb18de092545ae076a28017800800100b80120", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 511392560, "longitude_i": -1142333840, "altitude": 1246, "time": 1778888261, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "ground_speed": 0, "ground_track": 0, "precision_bits": 32, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (28 bytes)
0d303b7b1e15705ee9bb18de092545ae076a28017800800100b80120
Hex Analysis:
Size:28 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
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) Primary 0.000s
Reference
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC Current
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) -0.072s
Before
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) -0.037s
Before
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) -0.025s
Before
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) -0.009s
Before
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.016s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.040s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.057s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.077s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.088s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.100s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.117s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.129s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:48 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.141s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.152s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.174s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.184s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.201s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.234s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.250s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.269s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.282s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 MediumFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.295s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.309s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.336s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.349s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.364s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.379s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.399s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.419s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.437s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.450s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.461s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.472s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.482s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.498s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.510s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.546s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.558s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.570s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.585s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.601s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.615s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.626s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 ShortTurbo 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Meshnology N30 (WN30) +0.637s
After
-38.0 dBm 6.50 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK BASE MeshMonitoring.com (🏡) +0.648s
After
Unknown Unknown 6 34 9334 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
WYK Mesh Node T114 (WT14) +0.659s
After
-21.0 dBm 6.25 dB 5 44 📡 LongFast 2026-05-15 23:37:49 UTC View
47

Total Receptions

3

Unique Gateways