Fox 40 Classic Whistle

I had one of these and misplaced it. It's a great whistle at a good price. The quality has not changed since I bought the other one 7 or 8 years ago. It can be very loud--so make sure you don't blow it when children are close by or turn away from kids a bit to avoid hurting their ears. Highly recommend. Good, quality whistle--and an excellent value.

This has got to be the loudest whistle I have ever used. WAY better than your typical whistle one would buy at a sports store or at your big box retail store. First time I tried this whistle was out in my front yard and I felt the loud SPL from it in my ears. The manufacturer says one can get SPL's at around 115 db and I truly believe that.NOW I am getting a bit louder because of the strong lungs I have. As a sound engineer and a DJ, working in that field for over 30 years, outside my day to day driving job, I am pretty good at estimating how loud different sounds can get and with this whistle, I get whistles from this around 120 to 125 db.My original intention on buying this whistle was to use it for work. After I had lost my transportation job out of Tampa Int. Airport, and started a new one as a school bus driver, I needed something loud enough to get the students attention when needing to talk to them about anything if they won’t respond to my already loud voice. This whistle gets their attention REALLY fast and gets them to quiet down in a timely matter when needing to address them. *NOISY SCHOOL BUS* A quick sharp couple of bursts on this whistle and the students are quiet. That FAST!But the use of this on the school bus is not the only thing I use this whistle for. I own a 20 ft flats boat that has no horn and to keep buying airhorn cans can be costly especially if you use them frequently. The Coast Guard Regulations states I have to have some sort of sound emitting device on my boat and a whistle is an approved choice. This is plenty loud enough to be able to signal your actions while piloting a vessel.For the price and its intended use, this is definitely a great purchase for my needs. Hey… if the NFL uses this type of whistles by the Refs… It has to be a good product.

This whistle has been really dependable. I have dropped it in the water just to pick it back up, blow in it, and it sound just as good as the day I received it in the mail. The whistle can be blown lightly when my dog is close or can be blown really hard and loud when she is 300 plus yards out. The ring that comes installed on the whistle is heavy duty. There is no worry of it coming off my lanyard.

The Fox 40 whistle is a standout choice for any referee or sports official. Its distinctive sound cuts through ambient noise, ensuring attention when needed. The pea-less design means it works in any weather, and the durability is commendable. Whether on the field or in an emergency situation, the Fox 40 whistle delivers reliability and performance, making it a trusted accessory in various scenarios.

I will only use Fox 40 as a teacher, coach, official...

This whistle is VERY loud. I’m a preschool teacher, I use a whistle to signal the end of recess/playroom time. This whistle is actually too loud for my students, they hate it! So i guess my review is…this whistle works too well?? Actually looking for suggestions for a softer whistle!

I have a bunch of these scattered around - in my EDC kit, in the car, in my wife's purse, and other places that I can't think of at the moment. This is the ideal low tech "communication system" that gets attention in a hurry. I've also got several "spares" to loan out to others when the situation calls for it. Don't waste your money on the knock-offs - get the real thing. Cheap, extremely durable, super loud - highly recommended.

The seller had the item to me in two days. It came in a bubble envelope on a blister pack. The whistle weighed in at 1/4 an Oz below advertised weight.This item was purchased to be an emergency signaling device in an ultralight backpack setup. At the base weight, it serves it's function. This is not a whistle with a pea, so it takes a little force to blow. The point of the whistle though is to have no moving parts, so there is no chance of it breaking and not working when you need it. Be knowledgeable about the products you buy.Stating that I walked away from my house testing the whistle and at its farthest point, with house and tree blockage, my wife could faintly make it out at 1/2 mile. In a valley or hill/mountain I would think the distance could double.There are lighter options, but this brand has consistent, proven trials and a long track record.