Radio-Controlled Clock

[JuniperEccles]

I've bought a radio-controlled clock and it appears to be keeping good time but the "second" hand doesn't move around as it does on all my other clocks. Is this o.k.?

[bhg481]

No. Why shouldn't it move? The second hand on all my radio-controlled clocks/watches move.

[retrocop]

Tried a new battery?When a battery is inserted the hour minute hands usually move to correct time. The second hand spins round the clock for a bit and stops. Sometimes you wait a few hours before the second hand springs to life and spins to 12 position and ticks around as normal.Should explain in the instructions.Something to do with the radio signal from Rugby or where ever.

[JuniperEccles]

Thanks, retrocop. Don't like your tone, bhg481 !!!!!!

[bhg481]

Sorry Juniper - it wasn't meant to be offensive. Why wouldn't a second-hand move? Why would the manufacturer fit one for it just to stay still?

[gingejbee]

No, it isn't OK...if it's got a seconds-hand, it should move at second intervals. Take the battery out and replace it.....it may take several minutes to show the correct time. If the seconds-hand still doesn't move, you need a replacement or refund.
(BTW, the UK's NPL MSF signal comes from Anthorn, Cumbria....Rugby was many years ago!)

[gingejbee]

Incidentally, this site is useful for information regarding signal "outages"...ie when radio-controlled devices may not work properly...

http://www.npl.co.uk/science-technology/time-frequency/products-and-services/time/msf-outages

[retrocop]

Well I did say Rugby or where ever. Thank you for your correction
You're welcome JuniperEccles

[Old_Geezer]

More over-sensitivity ?