RE: Did I Do Something Wrong....
If you're not able to use, for example, your car battery, you can purchase a 12V DC power supply. They are available at hobby shops and Radio Shack. Prices vary depending upon how many amps the unit will supply. I suspect that a 10A power supply will be sufficient. Remember though, that at the field, unless you have a 120V AC outlet available, you will need to charge from your car battery.