Quick Repeaterbook question from a new ham.

K4PLM
70cm
443.85000
448.85000
+5.0 MHz
FM 192.8 Hz
ARES
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*.* Miles South West
EM74RH
Waleska, Pine Log Mtn Cherokee

Is this for repeater only for ARES use and monitoring?
Does the period below ARES have a meaning?

The quick start answers the rest of my questions.
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