[Understanding GMRS Net Setup]

I heard the Midwest net on the way home tonight how do I get the pl tones to get on there or do I need my own repeater. I am new to this i just started connecting to local repeaters.

[New to gmrs]

The repeater tone has the same output and input tone, that's what the owner posted. According to btech i shouldn't have to worry about offset. 

[New to gmrs]

As far as I know. I asked permission to use it and they said yes. I have not heard any activity.

[New to gmrs]

I am new to this so can some one please help me. I have a btech 50watt here as my base station. I am using and ed fong gmrs antenna. I am trying to hit a repeater 8 miles away. I programmed the radio with the specific repeater tone and I am not getting any thing. I don't know what I am doing wrong.