Packet #39473035 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) to not a toaster (daw)

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
28
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39473035
Mesh Packet ID: 0xe6e11390
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 06:48:12 UTC
From Node: Bionicandroid 2 (DAN)
To Node: not a toaster (daw)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Bionicandroid 2 (DAN)
Channel: ShortFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/2 hops
Start: 2, Limit: 2
Relay Node: e4 DAN
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:43.783198°
Longitude:-79.416460°
Altitude:175 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:!b03d10e4
Channel:ShortFast
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:
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
⚠ Full GPS precision shared
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !b03d10e4
Node ID format
channel_id ShortFast
packet MeshPacket (28 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2956792036
Source node ID
uint32
to 2571147703
Target node ID
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 28 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 1778914081
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 228
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778914092.0806115
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: ShortFast
  • ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
  • ⚠ Full GPS precision shared
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !b03d10e4
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:28 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 43.783198, "longitude": -79.41646, "altitude": 175, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 32 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!b03d10e4", "channel_id": "ShortFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2956792036, "to": 2571147703, "id": 3873510288, "rx_time": 1778914081, "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": 228, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d2cc9181a158802aad018af01252113086a28017800800100b80120", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 437831980, "longitude_i": -794164600, "altitude": 175, "time": 1778914081, "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)
0d2cc9181a158802aad018af01252113086a28017800800100b80120
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
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) Primary 0.000s
Reference
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:12 UTC Current
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -5.423s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:06 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.967s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:07 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.955s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:07 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.942s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:07 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.795s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:07 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.684s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:07 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.635s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:07 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.490s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:07 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -4.452s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:07 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.832s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:08 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.334s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:08 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -3.230s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:08 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.971s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.922s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.910s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.899s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.853s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.752s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.610s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.492s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.446s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.396s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.371s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.133s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:09 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.039s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:10 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -2.027s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:10 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.918s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:10 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.797s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:10 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.559s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:10 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.338s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:10 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.230s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:10 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -1.039s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:11 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -0.956s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:11 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -0.925s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:11 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -0.846s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:11 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -0.736s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:11 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -0.699s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:11 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -0.510s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:11 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -0.217s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:11 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -0.145s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:11 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) -0.042s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN LongFast 2026-05-16 06:48:12 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) +0.028s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 06:48:12 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) +1.398s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN ShortFast 2026-05-16 06:48:13 UTC View
Bionicandroid 2 (DAN) +1.717s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 e4 DAN MediumFast 2026-05-16 06:48:13 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways