The hard wired ceiling fan is turning itself on and off. The light is dimming then coming back on. I removed the battery from the remote and the activity still continued. What to do? Thank you for your help.

You need to change the frequency of the fan and remote. See:

Ceiling fan remote controls - help and FAQ- Ceiling Fans N More (http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/ceiling-fan-remote-controls.php)