when I plug in the timer after programming it just turns on all 8888's etc. What am I doing wrong?
2070559
Probably nothing. If you can try looking at it from a different angle. The one I had, had a poor display that was hard to read unless you laid on the floor and shined a strong light on it. If it is new, I would return it.
202683
since it is intermittent it sounds like you may have a load (that is not always on) connected on the timer line side. The timer side needs a dedicated path. Also, you may want to check and make sure that the voltage on the line side matches the voltage you set the unit to.
1434436
It sounds like your item is defective. The timer should always be running and advancing. Hope this helps.
2192756
Yes I have. I got 6 of these from Amazon. Set all 6 up and plugged them in. Next morning, all lights were still on and timers never moved. Then returned them and got 6 more, same problem. All going back to Amazon. I will try Home Depot now.
1325760
The timer operates both outlets together. This model does not have the capability to program each outlet individually.
2172684
Did you program the radio yet? I just two of these and the same thing happened to but until I uploaded new frequencies following the instructions at http://www.miklor.com/BF888/
1523096
The little black levers (first row) around the entire time dial get pushed down for the time you want the timer to be "on". I usually set the time to the current time (turn the dial) and then push down the black "levers" starting with one or two before the current time (this allows the unit to start up once it is plugged in). It's difficult to push just one lever down at a time so push a few down and then pull back those you don't want. Hope that helps
267714
You would have to activate the timer first for the timer to be on. (The little clock face on the lower left corner.) When the timer is activated the red power light would flash. Sounds like something is wrong with your unit though.
2187549
I was not able to program mine but I do not know if mine works like it's suppose to. 1 day it will pickup stations and the next day it wont.
1275067
The only thing I can figure out, all 20 presets are programed then this gives you an option to turn on and have timer count down to an off time. Then you have to switch back to normal mode. Why? I don't know. =-)
1160777
Do you have input and output connected. If yes then it should come on. I've owned two of these and never had any issues. Unit may be diffective if it still doesn't work with both connections engaged. Let me know if that works for you. Peace
1784328
No the dial should tun on its own, there isno switch to turn it on that I am aware of, it should start the timer as soon as you plug it in.
1751186
Me too. Still haven't got it set up correctly. Power to the digital array is working but the switch and timer do not. Sorry
2130011
I had the same issue with mine. Had a friend use Chirp to get it to program, but after a while it would no longer connect to that and the radio completely bricked itself. I returned mine.
1773312
Oh my word. Thank you for the question. YES. I tried it as you said... I was wondering why my timers would all start over. I'v purchased a lot of them, so I won't forget things.. Yes... I put in 3 seconds, it went off; so I pushed stop. Then, I just pushed start again, and it counted down the 3 seconds. I did it about 4 times... 'cool' and thanks again for the question.
978930
I haven't looked at the programming directions in a while, but you should be able to. You set it to your needs. I have mine set to come on at 6PM and shut off at 11PM. It even adjusted for daylight savings.
1197436
I read the instructions again to find an answer for your question as best as I can. If i set up my unit at the same time every night before I go to sleep at 10pm for 6am switch on with the unit plugged in on the off setting I would press the timer button and with the + sign select 8hrs, the next time I go to set up the timer I press the timer button and it will still show 8hrs, if I go to sleep later then I will change the hours to switch on accordingly. I don't leave my unit plugged in so I don't know if the timer remains and the unit turns on every 8 hours. Sorry, hope this helps.