Packet #39544681 Success

POSITION_APP packet from Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) to kwarc.org c908 (KWC)

45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
0
Hop Count
23
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
Database ID: 39544681
Mesh Packet ID: 0x129870b7
Used for correlation across gateways
Timestamp: 2026-05-16 10:53:05 UTC
From Node: Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ)
To Node: kwarc.org c908 (KWC)
Success: Processed
Protocol: POSITION_APP
Port: 3
Gateway: Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ)
Channel: LongFast
RSSI: Unknown
SNR: Unknown
Hop Info: 0/3 hops
Start: 3, Limit: 3
Relay Node: c4 WUDZ
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: 23 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Decoded Data:
Latitude:43.148902°
Longitude:-81.107354°
Altitude:311 m
Precision:12 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:23 bytes
Gateway:!9e7728c4
Channel:LongFast
Payload Type:POSITION_APP
Hop Count:Unknown / 3
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Targeted to specific node
+ 3 more...
Exposure Risks:
âš  Default channel - no encryption
âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields

MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata

FieldValue
gateway_id !9e7728c4
Node ID format
channel_id LongFast
Default public channel
packet MeshPacket (23 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet
MeshPacket Fields

Core mesh packet with routing and payload information

FieldValueType
from 2658609348
Source node ID
uint32
to 3812346120
Target node ID
uint32
decoded.portnum 3
POSITION_APP
enum
decoded.payload_length 23 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 1778928745
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 196
Relay node ID
uint32
tx_after Not set uint32
timestamp 1778928785.9895167
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: ~5800.0m accuracy
  • ✓ Zero-hop: direct from source to MQTT gateway
Exposure Risks:
  • âš  Default channel - no encryption
  • âš  Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
MQTT-Specific Fields
Gateway ID: !9e7728c4
Position Precision: 12 bits (~5800.0m accuracy)
Position precision meters: 5800.0
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:23 bytes
Decoded: Yes
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{ "latitude": 43.1489024, "longitude": -81.1073536, "altitude": 311, "sats_in_view": null, "precision_bits": 12 }
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{ "service_envelope": { "gateway_id": "!9e7728c4", "channel_id": "LongFast", "packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)" }, "mesh_packet": { "from": 2658609348, "to": 3812346120, "id": 311980215, "rx_time": 1778928745, "rx_snr": 0.0, "rx_rssi": 0, "hop_limit": 3, "hop_start": 3, "via_mqtt": false, "want_ack": false, "priority": 70, "delayed": 0, "channel_index": null, "pki_encrypted": false, "next_hop": 0, "relay_node": 196, "tx_after": 0, "decoded": { "portnum": 3, "payload": "0d0000b819150000a8cf18b70225694c086a2801b8010c", "want_response": null, "dest": null, "source": null, "request_id": null, "reply_id": null, "emoji": null, "parsed_payload": { "latitude_i": 431489024, "longitude_i": -811073536, "altitude": 311, "time": 1778928745, "location_source": "LOC_MANUAL", "precision_bits": 12, "type": "protobuf", "portnum": "POSITION_APP", "message_class": "Position" } } } }
Raw Packet Data (23 bytes)
0d0000b819150000a8cf18b70225694c086a2801b8010c
Hex Analysis:
Size:23 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
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) Primary 0.000s
Reference
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:05 UTC Current
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) -0.456s
Before
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:05 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.035s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.047s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.059s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.070s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.144s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.181s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.215s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.251s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.328s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.352s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.387s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.419s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.471s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.541s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.643s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.687s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.793s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.870s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.905s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +0.978s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:06 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.043s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.200s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.247s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.293s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.391s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.403s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.415s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.496s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.561s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.828s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.872s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ LongFast 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +1.915s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:07 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +2.094s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:08 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +2.283s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:08 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +2.420s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:08 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +2.497s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ MediumFast 2026-05-16 10:53:08 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +2.649s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:08 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +2.716s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:08 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +2.920s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:08 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +2.955s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:08 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +3.611s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:09 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +5.540s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortFast 2026-05-16 10:53:11 UTC View
Woods Mesh 🌲 (WUDZ) +5.877s
After
Unknown Unknown 0 c4 WUDZ ShortTurbo 2026-05-16 10:53:11 UTC View
45

Total Receptions

1

Unique Gateways