--- product_id: 2587808 title: "Understanding Basic Electronics – A Step-by-Step Guide to Electricity, Electronics, and Simple Circuits" price: "₹ 6842" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/2587808-understanding-basic-electronics-a-step-by-step-guide-to-electricity store_origin: IN region: India --- # Understanding Basic Electronics – A Step-by-Step Guide to Electricity, Electronics, and Simple Circuits **Price:** ₹ 6842 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Understanding Basic Electronics – A Step-by-Step Guide to Electricity, Electronics, and Simple Circuits - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 6842 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/2587808-understanding-basic-electronics-a-step-by-step-guide-to-electricity) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Experiment with Electronic Circuits! Build a strong foundation in electronics with Understanding Basic Electronics . Designed for beginners and hobbyists alike, this practical guide presents the principles of electricity and electronics in easy-to-follow modules, supported by real-world examples and clear illustrations. Go beyond theory with hands-on projects you can set up right on your kitchen table. Watch your new knowledge come to life as experiments turn abstract concepts into real results. Whether you’re new to amateur radio and electronics or already experimenting and looking to deepen your understanding, this book will take you there. What You’ll Learn : Electronics Fundamentals – Learn essential terminology and the building blocks of analog and digital circuits AC Circuit Concepts – Explore alternating current, frequency, transformers, impedance, and resonant circuits Techniques and Problem Solving – Use a scientific calculator, understand schematic symbols, and solve circuit problems with practical examples DC Electrical Concepts – Understand how conductors, insulators, and resistors control the flow of electricity Why You’ll Love This Book : Beginner-friendly, modular approach Clear illustrations and real-world examples Hands-on projects to reinforce learning Ideal for self-study, amateur radio operators, and electronics enthusiasts Explore More from ARRL : Basic Antennas – Understanding Practical Antennas and Design Basic Radio – Understanding the Key Building Blocks Start experimenting, keep learning, and bring electronics to life with Understanding Basic Electronics . Review: good refresher - goes over basics really quick, good refresher & study guide Review: More like a textbook than a lab book - I purchased two beginner's electronic books and they both proved to be as described on desertcart. This one is more about reading and thinking while the "Maker" book is more about hands-on experiments. The two are a great complement. This one is perfect when you just want to read, learn, and understand without sitting a desk fiddling with anything. Sometimes that's the best way I learn. Other times I need to "touch" the work to learn. Both work great. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #59,329 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #17 in Radio Operation #18 in Radio Communications #3,764 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 584 Reviews | ## Images ![Understanding Basic Electronics – A Step-by-Step Guide to Electricity, Electronics, and Simple Circuits - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61v03nxFXKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good refresher *by W***N on March 1, 2026* goes over basics really quick, good refresher & study guide ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More like a textbook than a lab book *by X***Z on September 7, 2024* I purchased two beginner's electronic books and they both proved to be as described on Amazon. This one is more about reading and thinking while the "Maker" book is more about hands-on experiments. The two are a great complement. This one is perfect when you just want to read, learn, and understand without sitting a desk fiddling with anything. Sometimes that's the best way I learn. Other times I need to "touch" the work to learn. Both work great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EE 101 *by S***R on December 11, 2010* This book is targeting readers who are new to electronics. The content is very basic and the language is kept simple - about on the same level with what is taught in some high schools. Math is simple and also very well explained. Any concepts discussed in the book are explained from ground up. You are not just presented with how something works but the author helps you discover it yourself from the very foundation throughout the book why things work as they do. The book starts to explain conductors and insulators and what current and voltage really means. Next resistors are discussed with Kirchoff's and Ohm's laws. Once this foundation is built, the book moves on to explore the difference between DC and AC and how to calculate impedances with capacitors and inductors before the book starts to dive into semiconductors. The common semiconductors such as diodes, bipolar transistors, and different FETs are explained. The last chapters talk about linear (analog) and digital integrated circuits. The appendix has some valuable information about thermionic (vacuum) tubes which are still found today in high powered radio transmitters. The book is an easy read and helps the newbie to understand the basics of electronics. The book teaches more than you need for the Technician or General exam but less than what is required for the Extra. ## Frequently Bought Together - Understanding Basic Electronics – A Step-by-Step Guide to Electricity, Electronics, and Simple Circuits - Beginner's Guide to Reading Schematics, Fourth Edition - Make: Electronics: Learning by Discovery: A hands-on primer for the new electronics enthusiast --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/2587808-understanding-basic-electronics-a-step-by-step-guide-to-electricity](https://www.desertcart.in/products/2587808-understanding-basic-electronics-a-step-by-step-guide-to-electricity) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*