So it does have an automute if the signal is not strong enough. Next time you visit a friend or family member in a different location with known good FM reception, take it with you and see what you get there.
Or just move over to internet radio. Internet radio is not perfect, but neither is FM. The deficiencies are different and therefore hard to directly compare, but I think on balance for most internet stations with somewhat higher bitrates internet radio is now superior. And it is only getting better: with more bandwidth by the year, bitrates continue to go up. A Chromecast Audio is only $35, and the inbuilt DAC is more than good enough for internet radio.
Or just move over to internet radio. Internet radio is not perfect, but neither is FM. The deficiencies are different and therefore hard to directly compare, but I think on balance for most internet stations with somewhat higher bitrates internet radio is now superior. And it is only getting better: with more bandwidth by the year, bitrates continue to go up. A Chromecast Audio is only $35, and the inbuilt DAC is more than good enough for internet radio.