Yes I have used batteries to power it. 4 18650's 4.1v li-ion batteries. Then a nice 7812 regulator. Tried that 3 weeks ago.?
I didn't build an attenuator so I didn't force feed it a signal like I had planned. I ended up at work all weekend :-(?
The psu I am using is a korad linear power supply. 20 micro volt peek to peek.