Earlier, (Robert) wrote:

Hello! Can someone tell me which compensated varios do not need a
total energy probe? (no electronic compensation) Thanks a lot! Robert

Just FYI, TE probes of the Nicks pattern are pretty easy to make. All
it takes is some brass tubing, a drill, and a plumbing solder rig. I
used to make a kit of parts for a Les Sebald-designed combination TE
probe and VHF radio antenna.

Here's a Web reprint of the 1981 Soaring article by Les. The only
thing I did different was to supply a machined 6061-T6 aluminum base
with a bayonet connector for the antenna cable:

http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder/Co...E_ANTENNA.html

Thanks, and best regards

Bob K.
http://www.hpaircraft.com/hp-24