[CQ-Contest] CQWW from AK

[Franck]

Hi folks,
I should be in AK by end of October 2013 for business purpose.
Will stay there about 2 weeks, and as time frame is within the CQWW SSB, I am starting to see if can make an entry from zone 1...

I will in the northernmost city of the US: Barrow.
Such high latitudes will be new for me, so propagation will be one of discoveries among other.

Is there anybody around there who can deal with me about a way to be on the air or better has a free seat in its station ?
I've checked on FCC directory, looks like there are few hams in Barrow, but I do not have collected any email yet.
Portable operation is almost impossible due to date and temperature outside...

Does any foreigner have experience with US customs about RF equipment ?
If I bring with me TRX and PA do I need any special papers ? (We are very fond of administrative papers in France !)

Is there a way to get a special callsign (vanity like) or only KL7/F4CIB is allowed (had a look on ARRL&FCC pages and looks like vanity are reserved for US citizens)

Would be nice if any of you can help me to transform this opportunity.

Regards,
Franck, F4CIB. (F6KNB, TM0HQ)
f4cib at ref-union.org