I recently started using the handy little   
REI Flash 18 pack for ultralight dayhikes.  I noticed that the sternum strap whistle on it is curved.  Looking closer, the mouthpiece on the whistle has a larger air entry and is easier to use without overdoing it.
A little googling shows that ITW Nexus has redesigned the WhistleLoc for better performance.  Check   
item #3081b on this page. 
Old style with straight whistle body  New style with curved whistle body