Fox 40 Electronic Whistle -DS

I bought this to train some Jack-A-Bee puppies I have. Why?? Because I am mute due to my vocal cords being removed as the result of cancer. (Can't blow a whistle, even a match or candle out since I no longer breath through my nose or mouth) Prior to that it was very easy for me to train dogs, now I can and do use a series of hand claps for commands but if the dogs are a long distance away they can't hear that soooooo. This thing is loud, has one high pitched tone (pretty loud) , one whistle like chatter tone, and one LOUD High Pitched tone. Using those I can set a series of commands for Come, Stay, sit, down, etc. I explained the above just in case there is someone else that could use it that way. Now the actual whistle review: It comes with no instructions so here goes. The 9 volt battery comes sealed in a very clear plastic film that I at first missed, So it didn't work until that was removed. Haaa The battery door has a slide switch marked with an arrow for locking, pull it down to unlock the door, then lift the end the switch is on first, then slide it up and forward to release the bottom door tangs. It then comes off. Inside the battery contact points are marked + and -, make sure the battery terminals match those when inserting, and insert the bottom of the battery in the compartment first then the top. Then the bottom door tabs are inserted first, top then can be dropped flush and the door lock switch pushed up into the locking position. The on off and tone select switch is located on the side. All the way to the front is off, one click down loud solid tone, second click is the chatter or whistle sound third click down one LOUD Solid tone. I don't know how long it will last but the price and out of the box performance has impressed me enough to order a backup. Also at 70 years old it's fun learning a new skill. Haaa Hope this review helps someone.ADDENDUM: This thing is loud enough my dogs hear it 1/4 mile away (in the country) and respond,(working very well). The battery is holding up well . I have left the switch on three times for 24 hours and it's still good. ((Probably does draw a little power when left on though, so wouldn't do that). Only negative is the battery door switch has dropped down which will allow the door to come off. So I closed the switch and put a piece of Scotch Tape over it and no more problem. It works well enough that I ordered another one in case this one quits, and they no longer make them.

Do not blow this near anyones ear as it is extremely loud and sensitive to the ear. Its very convenient than the traditional whistle. Be careful as it may drop. The string was the only faulty part on it as it was very loose and broke off. Whistle still works and I would still purchase it.

I bought this whistle for refereeing kids' soccer games. It's loud enough that they hear it and stop quickly, and simple to use by pressing the button instead of blowing through my mouth. Even if COVID wasn't a thing, I would choose this whistle over a more traditional one. Initially, I did have to cover it with a sock because it was so ear piercingly loud; but either I blew out my ear drums, or it's gotten a little quieter over time, as it's now useable, but not painful.

Bought 3 of these to use for outdoor umpiring for the family. Only choice when you need to wear a mask while umpiring this summer.Pros - Works fine and feels good in the hand. Maybe a bit bulky if one has smaller hands. Wrist wrap holder is a bonus. So far have done about 40 games and no issues with 2 of the whistles. Recommended over some other brands that partners have been using.Con - still working on how to vary the whistle for whistle talk. Had one game that the whistle worked fine. The players we not so good reacting to the whistle. And well - I noted 2 whistles going string. Third dies after about 3-4 games. Just quit.Other point - Sound is very directional, that is both good and bad depending on situation.Pro for the seller - returned the one that failed and got money back after some correspondence with them. Unfortunately no more available so went to the manufactured and got replacement there for about same price. Give the customer service 5 stars

prior to covid, I used Fox 40's pearl whistle and the classic before that. my soccer league ruled that referees needed to wear masks at all times, but no one (including myself) had even heard of an electronic whistle before so we had no clue how to proceed with the season. I did some googling and bought this one (my league bought a few for all the refs to use but they're cheap quiet garbage) and holy cow. there are 3 settings, 1 is kind of a basic loud whistle sound, 2 is higher pitched and shrill and I hate it, but 3 is loud and intense and that's the one I used all last year. it takes a 9V battery but mine didn't die after an entire season so it lasts a while. I'm rating 1 star for the "volume control" category because there is no volume control - it blasts away no matter how hard or soft you press the button but overall this is a 5 star product. Fox 40 ALWAYS makes great quality gear and this is no exception.

I use it everyday! Love it

I used this for a scrimmage for a college football game. I use one for the first half and the second one for the second half of the game. There was no rain or bad weather during the scrimmage. One of the whistles the back cover kept coming off. The whistle would automatically change its whistle sounds and then the whistle would toot softly and wouldn't stop sounding. I tried switching the whistle off and that wouldn't work either. Finally, after a minute or two it would start working correctly for a few then it would happen again. I even switch the battery out, but that didn't help either the same issues. I know this is not the Fox40 quality. Please come up with a better whistle with the Fox40 quality that we always have. I know that the COVID there was a rush to get out the product, but please remember about the quality. Fellow Officials if you are going to buy one, you better buy a few because the quality is an issue. Good luck everyone and stays safe.

Muy eficiente