RE: A new addition to my radio cabinet...
It is my understanding that the 8FG has 8 proportional channels plus 2 on/off channels just like the 10C, so number of channels should not be a factor.
I have also heard that Futaba has released, in Europe, a software update for the 8FG which expands it to 12 (or maybe 12+2) channels, and that update is due to be released here soon.
These are both coming from my memory, perhaps someone else has accurate details?
TF