Is there a place on the web that has examples of the tones output by
assorted variometers so I
can find one I like?



The most pleasant, and easiest to hear and interpret is used by ILEC
variometers.

ILEC gives the operator a choice of sounds, the best being a multi-
tone sound which is easier to hear, so you can turn the volume way
down. I also turn off the down-sound, prefering less bad news in my
life.

Tom Knauff