That sketch doesn't even compile:
#include <NewSoftSerial.h>
void setup() {
NewSoftSerial gps(9, 8); // RX, TX
gps.begin(38400);
}
void loop() {
while (gps.available()) {
char c = gps.read();
Serial.print(c);
}
}
sketch_feb11e.ino: In function 'void loop()':
sketch_feb11e:10: error: 'gps' was not declared in this scope