Acr Electronics Whistles
ACR Electronics Whistles: Life-Saving Sound When It Matters Most
When seconds count on the water, a reliable audible signal can mean the difference between rescue and tragedy. ACR Electronics — a Fort Lauderdale-based safety equipment manufacturer with roots going back to 1956 — brings the same engineering rigor behind its world-renowned EPIRBs and rescue beacons to one of the most fundamental pieces of survival gear: the safety whistle.
ACR's entry in the whistles category is the WW-3 ResQ Whistle, a product that carries a storied pedigree. Developed for the U.S. Navy to locate overboard persons, this compact survival whistle issues a shrill, 102 decibel dual tone that is audible over great distances. That heritage of military-grade performance in a palm-sized package is exactly what defines ACR's approach to even its most straightforward safety tools.
Engineered for the Marine Environment
What separates the ACR WW-3 from a generic safety whistle is thoughtful design for real-world conditions at sea. The unique, flat design keeps it from holding water, and the 18-inch lanyard attaches to life jackets, rafts, and gear. That pealess, flat-profile construction means the whistle performs consistently whether you've just surfaced from the water or are signaling through driving rain.
Its powerful shrill is designed to cut through the roar of wind, waves, and engine noise, dramatically increasing your chances of being located in a search and rescue situation. For anyone on or near the water, that kind of acoustic performance isn't a luxury — it's essential.
Compliance You Can Count On
The ACR WW-3 ResQ Whistle isn't just effective — it's compliant with the regulations that govern life-safety equipment on vessels. It meets USCG requirements and is required by SOLAS 83 , making it appropriate for commercial and offshore vessel use. Whether you're rigging out a ditch bag, equipping a life raft, or attaching signaling gear to a PFD, this whistle satisfies both recreational and professional standards.
Versatile Enough for Every Adventure
While it is a SOLAS and USCG required item for commercial and offshore vessels, its utility extends far beyond — it is the perfect safety whistle for kayakers, paddleboarders, hikers, campers, and for inclusion in any personal survival kit or emergency pack. Use it on life jackets, vests, foul weather gear, ring buoys, rafts, keychains, and more.
Since 1956, ACR's wide range of survival products have been the choice of NASA, the U.S. Military, the U.S. Coast Guard, and everyday explorers and adventurers across the globe. When a brand trusted at that level turns its attention to something as simple — yet critical — as a whistle, the result is a product built to perform when everything else has failed.
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