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.

I use it everyday! Love it

Muy eficiente

Being able to select among three tones, this device can be helpful on the field. The selector switch could be better placed and the movement could be a little stiffer so that you don't inadvertently switch tones, or switch it off. The current placement puts it very close to my natural thumb placement when I grip and hold the device (right handed). The switch also slides fairly easily. I would suggest stiffening up the movement with more noticeable stops for each position of the switch. My absolute favorite part about this is that I can use this without having my ears ringing by the end of a game, unlike normal whistles.

I got this for recess and gym duty. The kids hear it, and that's all I needed it for. I also carry it in my bag just in case someone gets to close (stalkers)and I need to sound a loud alarm to get bystanders attention. It is loud like it says. My parrot also mimicks the sounds after testing it out in the house a few times so thats always fun. There is no volume control so I gave that a one star. The back where the battery goes was a pain and I ended up breaking the clip that goes inside to keep it on, so now I have duct tape on it, which I suppose is faster and easier for when I need to change the battery.

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.

Worked for 1 practice. Have been a high school coach for 20+ years. Used the traditional Fox40 for all those years. Another coach had this toy & thought I would give it a try. Button malfunctioning after the first day of use. Sometimes not making any sound, sometimes stuck on.Loved the design, 3 options for sounds, and ability to coach while blowing whistle for other players. Really disappointed with the quality. Went back to using the classic pealess Fox40 classic that has been fail proof for 2 decades

I am a high school outdoor sports coach. During COVID I tried three other electronic whistles that worked well but only for a few weeks. When these Fox 40s came back in stock I bought one and have not looked back. I used it for daily practices all through April and May and then for my summer teams in June and July. The volume is loud enough for me to carry on practice drills in a 50 yard area or officiate a game over the full 110 yard field.Another added benefit is that my ears have never been happier because I am not blowing a whistle 40 times a practice. Instead I point this away from me and push a button. Even with the mask requirement gone, I have still chosen to use this whistle instead of a regular blown whistle.