The radio does not even need to be connected. If you have the computer and display you may hook it up to the usb port of your computer. If you have the tuning pot connected it should work stand alone. If it does not you will need to reload the sketch.
All the software is free and what you need is listed in the group.
I just completed my Bit-X 40 kit and when powering up I have a blinking red light on the Raduino board. I also get a clinking noise in the audio whenever the light flashes. ?I also have no numbers on the freq. readout but it does light up. ?I have not yet set up the radio and this may be part of the problem. ?Any help would be appreciated as I am a newbie on this radio. KJ4ZSI