http://www.jameco.com/Jameco/Products/ProdDS/108388.pdf
The full spec reads 7-11 V @ 1 mA
A 9V battery will last quite a while at 1mA. If the battery is objectionable, then step down/up the DC supply per requirements.
A 3 kOhm resistor will drop a 12V battery down to 9V if the 1 mA draw is correct.