Well, as long as you're buying extension cords [grin], you might as well take

the batteries outside the case.

Extension chords? Huh? Are you speaking in jest? :-)

One of the
really horrible things about the 398 is that the idiots used AA batteries.
Yes? [They should have kept the size small and put in four D cells, right?]

It's never mattered to me. I have so many rechargeables always ready and on
alert, then I have the regular alkaline if I so choose, so it han't been that
big of a deal.

[RadioShack required] RS has a cable that will - with the suitable adapter -
plug into the 398/909 power jack (U$3 or 4, I think).

When you say 'cable'.....is it an actual cable we're talking about. Is there
any of you or someone in here can find the cat.#.....I can just see it if I
walk in there without a part number...lol. It'd make it sooo much simpler. If
I knew exactly what I was looking for, I would. But I'm not, so I'm begging.
:-)

Also, the next time you need a monitor - especially if your're still - as I
am - using a CRT, try ViewSonic. Very little emissions and I have a CCradio+,

a 398 and a RX-320 within 18" of the monitor.

Thanks for the tip.