junk characters from movement keys in vi in xterm via ssh

["Jeremy C. Reed" <reed%reedmedia.net@localhost>]

I have had this problem for years. Using different xterms, ssh, and NetBSD 
versions.

When I move in vi in an xterm over ssh connections over wireless or other 
networks, I frequently get junk inserted into my document.

I am not insert mode. For example, I may be holding my down arrow down 
(which is ^[OB) and it will go into insert mode and enter a "B" into my 
document on a new line -- like it lost the Escape, used "O" for adding a 
new line above cursor and enter insert mode, and entered the "B".

Or sometimes it will enter other characters. It is frustrating as it 
frequently modifies a document and I may not notice until later.

I can't reproduce it. But it happens frequently, usually several times a 
day.

Any ideas or suggestions?



  Jeremy C. Reed

echo 'EhZ[h ^jjf0%%h[[Zc[Z_W$d[j%Xeeai%ZW[ced#]dk#f[d]k_d%' | \
  tr            '#-~'            '\-.-{'